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miter joint
noun
: a joint or corner made by cutting the edges of two boards at an angle and fitting them together
Full Definition of MITER JOINT
: a usually perpendicular joint made by fastening together parts with the ends cut at an angle
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First Known Use of MITER JOINT
1688
Rhymes with MITER JOINT
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