four

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Pronunciation
/foː/
/foː/
/fo(ː)ɹ/
/fɔɹ/
/foə/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof.

2 Definition

Anything measuring four units, as length.

Example Sentences
  • Do you have any more fours? I want to make this a little taller.
3 Definition

A person who is four years old.

Example Sentences
  • I'll take the threes, fours and fives and go to the playground.
4 Definition

An event in which the batsmen run four times between the wickets or, more often, a batsman hits a ball which bounces on the ground before passing over a boundary, resulting in an award of 4 runs for the batting team. If the ball does not bounce before passing over the boundary, a six is awarded instead.

5 Definition

A power forward.

6 Definition

Four-man sweep racing shell, with or without a coxswain.

7 Definition

A four-pennyworth of spirits.

Numeral
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••)

Example Sentences
  • There are four seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn.
2 Definition

Describing a set or group with four elements.