Definition of Miter

1. Verb. Bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint.

Generic synonyms: Bevel, Chamfer

2. Noun. Joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner.
Exact synonyms: Miter Joint, Mitre, Mitre Joint
Generic synonyms: Joint

3. Verb. Confer a miter on (a bishop).
Generic synonyms: Bestow, Confer

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"
Exact synonyms: Mitre
Generic synonyms: Surface

5. Verb. Fit together in a miter joint.
Generic synonyms: Bring Together, Join

6. Noun. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions.
Exact synonyms: Mitre
Generic synonyms: Headdress, Headgear
Derivative terms: Mitral

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Miter

misère
misère ouvert
misíthra
mitch
mitched
mitches
mitching
mite-born typhus
mite-borne typhus
mite box
mite cheese
mite infestations
mite typhus
mitella
miter (current term)
miter box
miter joint
miter joints
miter mushroom
mitered
miterer
miterers
mitering
miters
miterwort
miterworts
mites
mitey
mithan

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