An untrue statement, whether unintentional or deliberate. Misrepresentation is a form of fraud that could lead to cancellation of a contract or could bring other liability.
Mission coupling
A neoprene flex coupling, connecting pvc to pvc or clay to pvc.
Mission house
A nineteenth century style of housing that resembles the old mission churches and houses of Southern California. It has a tile roof, arch-shaped windows and doors, stucco walls and pyramid roof.
Mission stipple
Technique created by dabbing a wet surface with a sponge, creating a slightly roughened decorative surface.
Mist
(1) Thin film of moisture condensed on a surface in small drops or falling through the atmosphere. (2) A fine spray. (3) Cloudiness or film, dimming or blurring.
Mist propagation
The ideal method of propagation of cuttings under greenhouse glass, using automatic mist generators and soil heaters.
Mistake
An unintentional error.
Miter (mitre)
(1) A kind of joint formed by fitting together two pieces, beveled to a specific angle (normally 45 degrees) to form a corner, usually at a right angle. (2) Bend in a pipe created by cutting it at an angle and welding it together.
Miter box
The hardwood miter box is the basic cutting accessory for creating precise straight, miter and bevel cuts with a hand saw.
Miter clamp
Clamp which holds two piece together, at the mitered right angle, until glue sets.
