two-by-four
Example Sentences
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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
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
“I used conventional two-by-four wood construction, which is a game-changer.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2021
I’ve never been on a cruise, so this was a view into a world I will never visit unless you hit me on the head with a two-by-four or give me tickets for free.
From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2020
I set that down on the two-by-four that went across the wall behind the head of my bed.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
