Miter saw


miter saw

[′mīd·ər ‚sȯ] (design engineering) A hollow-ground saw in diameters from 6 to 16 inches (15.24 to 40.64 centimeters), used for cutting off and mitering on light stock such as moldings and cabinet work.

Miter saw

A deep saw with a stiffening piece along the upper edge or back; often used in adjustable miter boxes.

tenon saw

tenon saw A saw having a metal strip along the back to stiffen it; has many small teeth; used for fine, accurate sawing, as in forming tenons, dovetails, and miters. Also called a miter saw.