mitre joint

noun

Meaning

A joint between two members at an angle to each other; each member is cut at an angle equal to half the angle of the junction and usually joint at right angles to each other.

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Related words

miter joint(English)mitre-joint(English)miter(English)miter saw(English)railjoint(English)half-hitch(English)slipjoint(English)half measure(English)

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