miter square
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miter square
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An instrument with straight edges that are set at a 45° angle or that are adjustable, used for marking the angles of a miter joint.
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1. In carpentry, a square with a handle having one edge with a bevel at an angle of 45°; used for laying out miter joints.
2. A bevel square with a blade having a fixed angle of 45° for marking miters prior to cutting.
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- Measuring and Marking Tools - miter square: two straightedges joined at a 45-degree angle
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