4x4

noun — 4 senses

4x4

noun

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)baɪˈfɔː(ɹ)/

Etymology From its dimensions (4 inches by 4 inches); the 'x' is a substitute for the multiplication symbol ×.

1

A piece of timber with a cross section of 4 inches square.

Related terms: 2x4

4x4

noun

Etymology From various combinations of having four-wheel drive, having four wheels, and/or having a four-speed transmission.

1

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles A four-wheel vehicle with four-wheel drive.

2

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles A four-wheel-drive vehicle with a four-speed transmission.

3

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles Broadly Any vehicle with four-wheel drive.

Synonyms: 4by4, 4 by 4, 4-by-4, four by four, four-by-four, 4WD
Derived terms: 4x4x4 - (4x4 with 4-wheel steering)
Related terms: 4x2 4-wheel vehicle with 2-wheel-drive(2WD), 8x8, 6x6

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