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Mitre Box

A mitre box (noun) is a tool used in carpentry to guide a handsaw in making precise mitre cuts or angled crosscuts in wood or other materials. It consists of a box-shaped frame with slots or guides at various angles to hold the workpiece securely while cutting.

Sample sentences:

1. John used a mitre box to accurately cut the wooden trim at a 45-degree angle.
2. The carpenter relied on the mitre box's alignment guides to create perfect corner joints for the picture frame.
3. With the help of the mitre box, she effortlessly cut the crown molding to fit the angled ceiling.

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