"4-to-1 rule" meaning in English

See 4-to-1 rule in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the 4-to-1 rule [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=4-to-1 rule}} the 4-to-1 rule
  1. A rule of thumb for setting up a ladder safely by positioning the legs of the ladder one foot away from the base of the wall for every four feet of height.
    Sense id: en-4-to-1_rule-en-name-DyA~b8XC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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