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miter box
noun
, Carpentry.
- any of various fixed or adjustable guides for a saw in making miters or cross cuts, especially a troughlike box open at the ends and guiding the saw by slots in the opposite sides.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of miter box1
First recorded in 1670–80
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Example Sentences
Make all of these angles equal and if possible cut them in a miter-box.
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I made a miter box, as shown, and found it to be just the thing for this purpose.
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The miter box should be fastened firmly to a low table or box.
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Sawing off is not difficult if soft lumber is used, and it becomes very simple by the help of the miter box.
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This method does away with the use of the rabbeting plane and miter box, both of which are difficult to use with accuracy.
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