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miter joint
noun
- a joint, especially a butt joint, between two pieces of wood or the like, meeting at an angle in which each of the butting surfaces is cut to an angle equal to half the angle of junction.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of miter joint1
First recorded in 1680–90
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Example Sentences
A strut joint is a form of miter joint used in making trusses.
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