"crossed ladders problem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the crossed ladders problem [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=crossed ladders problem}} 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. Wikipedia link: crossed ladders problem
    Sense id: en-crossed_ladders_problem-en-name-9RO8hM-M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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