miter

Meanings

Plural: miters

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
• Alternative form of mitre.

Verb

• bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
• confer a miter on (a bishop)
• fit together in a miter joint
• Alternative form of mitre (“to unite at an angle of 45°”).

Synonyms

miter joint, mitre, mitre joint