Meaning of the word two-by-four in English

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two-by-four

US /ˌtuː baɪ ˈfɔːr/

UK /ˌtuː baɪ ˈfɔːr/

a piece of lumber with a rectangular cross section, nominally 2 inches by 4 inches, used in construction

Example:

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He used a two-by-four to brace the wall.

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The frame was built with several two-by-fours.

Synonym:

stud lumber timber plank beam

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