Meaning & use
Miter
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a joint formed by beveling two pieces of material to fit together at an angle, typically ninety degrees
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The carpenter cut a precise miter to join the two pieces of molding at the corner.
He used a miter saw to angle the picture frame's edges perfectly.
A note on using this word
Also spelled 'mitre' in British English, the word additionally refers to the tall, pointed ceremonial headdress worn by bishops.
Words with a similar meaning
bevel joint
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Another way to use it
2. noun
a tall, pointed ceremonial headdress worn by bishops and abbots
The bishop wore an ornate miter during the Easter service.
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