May a person carry objects within his four amot (as opposed to walking within them), and how large is the permitted zone for carrying?
Synopsis
All authorities agree that carrying is more restricted than walking. The debate is whether for carrying one may use only four amot with the diagonal (approximately 5.7 amot across), with no dispute on this point.
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