What is 2x4?
1.
A piece of wood sizable enough to strike somebody down. Normally presented in inches
while bill was asleep in his chair I beat him down with my 2x4
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2.
The most common piece of wood used in building construction. Somewhat confusing to the uninitiated because it does not measure 2" X 4". Up until the 1970's it measured 1-5/8" X 3-5/8" thereafter it measures 1-1/2" X 3-1/2" The length can be anything up to about 20 feet.
This house is 50 years old so it's made with real 2X4's (the slightly larger variety in use at the time, not the skinny ones of today).
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3.
A song off Load, a Metallica CD released in 1996.
Hey, check out track two on Load!
4.
Canadian term, a twenty four pack of beer.
Hey, don't forget to pick up a 2x4 on the way to the party.
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5.
Another term used for a 24oz beer, see also Fence Post}
Say (Name), you always roll up to the party with the 2x4 in the paper bag.
