Miter Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Miter

Meaning 1 : a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

    Synonyms : mitre
Meaning 2 : joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

    Synonyms : miter joint,  mitre,  mitre joint
Meaning 3 : the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

    Example : he covered the miter with glue before making the joint

    Synonyms : mitre
Meaning 4 : bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

Meaning 5 : confer a miter on (a bishop)

Meaning 6 : fit together in a miter joint