two-by-four
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The center I-beam that ran the length of the house was twisted, and the two-by-four plate on top of it was only 7/8-inch thick due to being compressed.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Dave stared at the rat and picked up a wooden two-by-four, painted white, that was lying on the ground.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 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
It seems like an old two-by-four, discolored, mud-encrusted, and partially decayed.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
