four by two
The term "four by two" is versatile, referring to construction materials, military cleaning cloths, and slang in Cockney rhyming slang.
Definition
B2Construction
(technical)A piece of lumber with dimensions 4 inches by 2 inches, commonly used in building structures.
Example
- The carpenter asked for a four by two to complete the frame of the house.
C1Military
(technical)A cotton cloth 4 inches wide with lines 2 inches apart, used for cleaning rifle barrels.
Example
- The soldier used a four by two to clean the barrel of his rifle.
C2Cockney Rhyming Slang
(slang, regional)A term used to refer to a Jewish person, based on rhyming slang.
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