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crossed ladders problem

crossed ladders problem proper noun: a geometric puzzle involving calculating the width of an alley based on the height at which two ladders cross when propped diagonally across it.

Proper noun

the crossed ladders problem

  1. A geometric puzzle involving calculating the width of an alley based on the height at which two ladders cross when propped diagonally across it.

Questions about crossed ladders problem

What does crossed ladders problem mean?
Crossed ladders problem means a geometric puzzle involving calculating the width of an alley based on the height at which two ladders cross when propped diagonally across it.
What part of speech is crossed ladders problem?
Crossed ladders problem is a proper noun.

Words near crossed ladders problem in the dictionary

  1. crossectomy
  2. crossed
  3. crossed cheque
  4. crossed cheques
  5. crossed fingers
  6. crossed ladders problem
  7. crossed letter
  8. crossed letters
  9. crossed line
  10. crossed lines
  11. crossed loop sensor

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