miter joint

miter joint

[′mīd·ər ‚jȯint]

(design engineering)

A joint, usually perpendicular, in which the mating ends are beveled.

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miter joint

1. 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, usually at right angles to each other. See also: Joint

2. 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, usually at right angles to each other.

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miter joint

miter joint with spline

miter joint

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; usually the members are at right angles to each other.

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