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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.

mitre
British variant of miter.


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These are ideal to practice cutting mitre joints on before you attempt the final project.
Multiplex boards are fixed with mitre joints and connection cross elements made from flat steel and the construction is stiffened with lightweight tensile steel cables.
Hammer pins through the side and top of the mitre joints to stop them opening up in future.
 
 
 
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