miter joint


noun
  1. 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.

Origin of miter joint

1
First recorded in 1680–90

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How to use miter joint in a sentence

  • A strut joint is a form of miter joint used in making trusses.

    Handwork in Wood | William Noyes