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miter

mi·ter

US/ˈmaɪ.təɹ/ uncommon us

verb

1.

bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

2.

confer a miter on (a bishop)

noun

1.

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

2.

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”
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3.

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

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