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Miter
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mitre (US), miter
Christianity the liturgical headdress of a bishop or abbot, in most western churches consisting of a tall pointed cleft cap with two bands hanging down at the back

miter, mitre
The oblique surface forming the beveled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made.

miter
bishop’s headdress signifying his authority. [Christian Symbolism: EB VI]
See : Authority

Miter 

in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches, a gilded headdress decorated with religious emblems that is worn with full vestments (usually during services) by representatives of the higher clergy (such as the pope and bishops).



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com 144 Miter Saw Hoffmann Machine's MS 35 SF Double Miter Saw is for the production of mitered cabinet doors, furniture, mirror frames, store fixtures, RTA components and mare.
When wood is securely anchored against the fence, a 45 degree cut will perfectly match a corresponding 45 degree cut going in the opposite direction for the perfect mitered corner to frames or window mouldings.
A sliding compound miter saw works like a compound miter, but can also be pulled forward as the wood is cut, so that long pieces of wood can be mitered.
 
 
 
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