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Miter Box

Definition

A miter box is a woodworking tool used to guide a hand saw in making accurate and precise angled cuts, especially at 45-degree or 90-degree angles. It consists of a box-shaped guide with slots or grooves for positioning the workpiece and cutting angles.

Examples

As a Noun

Sense 1:

I need a miter box to cut the perfect corners for the picture frames I am making.

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Sense 2:

My dad's old miter box is a valuable tool for my woodworking projects.

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As a Verb

Sense 1:

I carefully miter boxed the edges of the wooden tabletop to achieve the desired angle.

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Sense 2:

She miter boxed the trim pieces before attaching them to the wall, ensuring a precise fit.

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