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Definition of miter saw

miter saw

(UK: mitre saw)
Plural:miter saws
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1

North American A specialized power tool used to make quick, accurate crosscuts and angled cuts (miters) in a workpiece, typically wood or molding.

Example

"The carpenter used a miter saw to precisely cut the crown molding so the pieces would form a perfect corner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term is often used interchangeably with 'chop saw,' although a true miter saw can rotate its blade to make precise angled cuts, whereas a basic chop saw is typically designed only for straight, downward crosscuts.

• Nearby Words

mite
mitella
miter
miter saw
mitigate
mitigation
mitragynine

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miter saw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miter-saw
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