English to English
noun
- joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
source: WordNet 3.0
- confer a miter on (a bishop)
source: WordNet 3.0
- fit together in a miter joint
source: WordNet 3.0
- To place a miter upon; to adorn with a miter.
source: Webster 1913
- To meet and match together, as two pieces of molding, on a line bisecting the angle of junction.
source: Webster 1913
