"Tower of Hanoi" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Tower of Hanoi}} Tower of Hanoi
  1. A mathematical puzzle or game which consists of three rods, and a number of disks of different sizes that can slide onto any rod. The aim is to transfer a stack of disks, one move at a time, to a different rod, while never allowing a larger disk to be on top of a small one. Categories (topical): Games
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