miter joint
mi·ter joint
M m Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-ter joint]
- /ˈmaɪ tər dʒɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-ter joint]
- /ˈmaɪ tər dʒɔɪnt/
Definition of miter joint words
- noun miter joint a joint, especially a butt joint, between two pieces of wood or the like, meeting at an angle in which each of the butting surfaces is cut to an angle equal to half the angle of junction. 1
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Origin of miter joint
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90
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Parts of speech for Miter joint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
miter joint popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
miter joint usage trend in Literature
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