miter
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- noun
- /ˈmaɪtər/
- Specialized
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- To ensure a tight fit, the carpenter employed a miter cut on the ends of the boards.
- paint a miter
Examples
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I used my Rockler Precision Mitre gauge with fans to cross cut all the boards.
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I didn't really pay attention to what the angle was, I just matched it up on the miter saw and cut them all.
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The only large tools that I decided not to buy at HF were my table saw and miter saw.
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Good justification for me to buy a miter saw.
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Noob question, what angle should I cut a miter joint at?
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The precision mitre gauge with a flip stop came out crucial for this project.
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I will have only a small air compressor, a small miter saw, a couple of lights, and a drill battery charger in the building, but never all running at the same time.
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I have a router table, dust collection, a miter saw, drills, wood, all sorts of equipment that I just didn't have the space for in my old studio.
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In my barn, we have a table saw, a circular saw, a miter saw, a scroll saw, a jig saw, a planer, a reciprocating saw, sanders in every shape and size, a band saw, and more drills than you can shake a stick at.
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A miter joint is commonly used in carpentry to create a seamless corner between two pieces of wood.
Synonyms
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A corner where two pieces of wood join with their ends cut at an angle
Compounds
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A tool that guides a saw to make cuts at exact angles in wood for picture frames
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7.5
A corner where two pieces of wood join with their ends cut at an angle
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A pale mushroom with a saddle-shaped cap and a stalk with lines and small holes
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Etymology
Miter for a joint is named after the bishop's hat because the two angled pieces meet in a point like a miter. So a miter joint is a corner cut at an angle to make a neat fit.