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Definition of Miter
1. Verb. Bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint.
2. Noun. Joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner.
3. Verb. Confer a miter on (a bishop).
4. Noun. The surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made. "He covered the miter with glue before making the joint"
5. Verb. Fit together in a miter joint.
6. Noun. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions.
Definition of Miter
1. n. A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries. It has been made in many forms, the present form being a lofty cap with two points or peaks.
2. v. t. To place a miter upon; to adorn with a miter.
3. v. i. To meet and match together, as two pieces of molding, on a line bisecting the angle of junction.
Definition of Miter
1. Verb. To finish a material at an angle, frequently 45 degrees, or sometimes with some specific shape, so that it will fit up tightly against another piece of material, as with a picture frame. ¹
2. Noun. (alternative form of miter joint) ¹
3. Noun. Alternative spelling of mitre. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Miter
1. to raise to the rank of a bishop [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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