Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪtər/
noun a joint made by beveling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45-degree angle, to form a corner, usually a 90-degree angle
A1 My dad used a miter to cut the wood at a perfect 45-degree angle.
A2 The carpenter measured twice before making a miter cut on the frame.
B1 She carefully adjusted the miter saw to ensure a precise cut for the baseboards.
B2 The furniture maker skillfully crafted the corners of the table using a miter joint.
C1 The master carpenter demonstrated how to create a flawless miter joint for the crown molding.
C2 The artisan showcased his expertise by seamlessly blending the mitered edges of the picture frame.
verb to join with a miter joint
A1 He mitered the corners of the picture frame to create a neat finish.
A2 The carpenter mitered the edges of the wood for the perfect fit.
B1 She learned how to miter corners in her woodworking class.
B2 The skilled craftsman mitered the joints of the cabinet with precision.
C1 The master carpenter demonstrated how to miter complex angles effortlessly.
C2 The artist meticulously mitered the intricate details of the sculpture.
formal The carpenter carefully measured and cut the miter for the corner joint.
informal I need to make sure the miter is cut at the right angle before assembling the frame.
slang Hey, can you help me with this miter cut? I'm not sure if I'm doing it right.
figurative She always seems to have a mitered response ready for any situation, like she's thought it through in advance.
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