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
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
Horse threw a chunk of a two-by-four at him and almost clobbered him.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
