two-by-four
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To craft a bass guitar, Aston took a two-by-four piece of wood and attached it to a square of plywood; down the neck he strung a curtain cord, with a wooden ashtray as the bridge.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
Nail the two-by-four lumber together, square it up and install a few diagonal braces to keep it square.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
Also get a short, thick piece of wood, such as a 12-inch length of two-by-four, and a rubber mallet.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2023
U.S. homes are often framed with two-by-four construction, and they need lighter windows than heavier-built European homes.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 21, 2022
“Roque’s always singing: Willie Willie two-by-four, can’t get into the bathroom door so he does it on the floor—” Bones panted.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
