Miter — synonyms, definition

1. miter (Noun) US

miter joint mitre joint

miter (Noun) — Joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner.

miter (Noun) — The surface of a bevelled end of a piece where a mitre joint is made. ex. "he covered the miter with glue before making the joint"

miter (Noun) — A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions.

headdress headgear joint surface

2. miter (Verb) US

mitre

miter (Verb) — Bevel the edges of, to make a mitre joint.

miter (Verb) — Confer a mitre on (a bishop).

miter (Verb) — Fit together in a mitre joint.

bestow bevel bring together chamfer confer join