two-by-four
معنی کامل و مثالها
/tōō´bī fôr´/adj., n.
● (برحسب متر یا فوت و غیره) دو در چهار
● تختهی دو در چهار (به ضخامت دو اینچ و پهنای چهار اینچ)
● (امریکا - عامیانه) کوچک، کم جا، خفه، کم گنجایش
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the English words 'two', 'by', and 'four', referring to the standard dimensions of the timber.
مثال
- He used a two-by-four to prop open the door.
- The shed was built using two-by-fours.
- The two-by-four served as a makeshift lever.
ترکیبهای رایج
Two-by-four lumber Two-by-four timber Two-by-four construction Two-by-four frame
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section