miter joint

/ˌmaɪdər dʒɔɪnt/
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Definitions of miter joint
  1. noun
    joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
    synonyms: miter, mitre, mitre joint
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    type of:
    joint
    junction by which parts or objects are joined together
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