miter square
mi·ter square
M m Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-ter skwair]
- /ˈmaɪ tər skwɛər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-ter skwair]
- /ˈmaɪ tər skwɛər/
Definitions of miter square words
- noun miter square an instrument for laying out miter joints, consisting of two straightedges joined at a 45° angle. 1
- noun miter square a tool used to mark out angles for miter joints, with two blades set at a 45° angle or adjustable to any angle 0
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Origin of miter square
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80
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Parts of speech for Miter square
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
miter square popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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 square usage trend in Literature
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