"number 2" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: number 2s [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} number 2 (plural number 2s)
  1. Alternative spelling of number two Tags: alt-of, alternative, numeral Alternative form of: two
    Sense id: en-number_2-en-noun-iHF~dveE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 76 24
  2. Short form of number 2 pencil
    Sense id: en-number_2-en-noun-ihF~QTHP

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1996, Bill Henderson (ed.), Minutes of the Lead Pencil Club: pulling the plug on the electronic revolution, Pushcart, page 15",
          "text": "The standard number 2 is a mixture of about two-thirds graphite and one-third clay. If you like darker, broader lines, you can use a number 1, which includes less clay. For lighter, finer lines, try a number 3 or A, which include more clay.",
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