Miter - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmaɪtər|  American pronunciation of the word miter
Brit.  |ˈmaɪtə|  British pronunciation of the word miter

noun

- joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner (syn: mitre)
- the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made (syn: mitre)
he covered the miter with glue before making the joint
- a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions (syn: mitre)

verb

- bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
- confer a miter on (a bishop)
- fit together in a miter joint

Extra examples

...sacerdotal garments such as a cassock and miter...

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