mitre boxes

A form of mitre box — A wood working appliance used to guide a handsaw or backsaw for making precise cuts, usually 45° and 90° mitre cuts. The mitre boxes are made of wood or plastic.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of mitre box
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