verb
- cutting or joining at an angle, especially at a 45-degree angle
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
noun
- the process or technique of cutting joints at an angle
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
Examples
- The carpenter is mitering the corners of the picture frame.
- Proper mitering ensures the joints fit together perfectly.
- He spent the afternoon mitering trim pieces for the doorway.
- The mitering saw made precise 45-degree cuts.
- Good mitering requires careful measurement and steady hands.
- She learned the art of mitering from her grandfather.
- The crown molding requires expert mitering at each corner.