Miter Box (Noun)
Meaning
Hand tool for guiding handsaws in making crosscuts or miter joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A miter box is a simple hand tool used for making precise angled cuts in woodwork projects.
- The carpenter carefully placed the wood into the miter box to ensure a perfect 45-degree angle for the picture frame.
- To make a precise crosscut, the woodworker used a miter box to guide the handsaw.
- The miter box allowed the DIY enthusiast to create professional-looking miter joints without the need for specialized power tools.
- By using a miter box, the student was able to make accurate angled cuts for her woodworking project.