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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

miter

/ˈmaɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does miter mean?

noun

A joint made by beveling the ends of two pieces to be joined, especially at a 45-degree angle. A miter saw is a power tool used to make precise crosscuts in wood.

Example

"The carpenter used a miter saw to cut the wood for the picture frame."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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