4-to-1 rule

proper noun

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.

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Meanings

proper nounthe 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.
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4-to-1 rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/4-to-1%20rule

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