 miter |
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| 1. | [ verb ] bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint | |
| Related terms: | bevel | |
| 2. | [ verb ] fit together in a miter joint | |
| Related terms: | join miter_joint | |
| 3. | [ verb ] confer a miter on, as of a bishop | |
| Related terms: | confer | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made | |
| Synonyms: | mitre | |
| Examples: | "he covered the miter with glue before making the joint" |
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| Related terms: | surface | |
| 5. | [ noun ] joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner | |
| Synonyms: | mitre_joint mitre miter_joint | |
| Related terms: | joint | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (clothing) a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions | |
| Synonyms: | mitre | |
| Related terms: | headdress | |
| Similar spelling: |
mitre Mitra Mithra midair |
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