Miter Definition & Meaning
miter
- noun
- joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
- 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"
- a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
- verb
- bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
- confer a miter on (a bishop)
- fit together in a miter joint
"Miter" in song lyrics
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"how to miter"
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"bullnose miter"
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"compound miter"
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Words that rhyme with miter
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- What does miter mean?
- joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner 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" a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint confer a miter on (a bishop) fit together in a miter joint
- What part of speech is miter?
- Miter is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does miter have?
- Miter has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).