"in twos" meaning in All languages combined

See in twos on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} in twos, {{en-PP}} in twos
  1. Grouped by pairs; arranged in groups of two. Synonyms: in pairs, two by two
    Sense id: en-in_twos-en-prep_phrase-cZ-effIi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
     
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        {
          "text": "Animals entered Noah's ark in twos.",
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        "Grouped by pairs; arranged in groups of two."
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