miter

/ˈmaɪdər/

/ˈmaɪtə/

Other forms: mitered; miters; mitering

Definitions of miter

1. noun

   joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
   synonyms: miter joint, mitre, mitre joint

   type of:

   joint

   junction by which parts or objects are joined together
2. 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”

   synonyms: mitre

   type of:

   surface

   the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
3. verb

   bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
   type of:

   bevel, chamfer

   cut or shape an edge at an angle that isn't 90 degrees
4. verb

   fit together in a miter joint
   type of:

   bring together, join

   cause to become joined or linked
5. noun

   a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
   synonyms: mitre

   type of:

   headdress, headgear

   clothing for the head
6. verb

   confer a miter on (a bishop)
   type of:

   bestow, confer

   present