miter in English
- miter⇄miter (1), noun, verb.
- miter⇄miter (2), noun, verb.
- miter⇄noun (Especially U.S.)1. a tall, pointed, folded cap worn by bishops during sacred ceremonies.
2. the office or dignity of bishop; episcopal rank.
3. (Judaism.) the official headdress or ceremonial turban of the ancient Jewish high priest. - miter⇄noun 1. miter joint. (Especially U.S.)
2. the bevel on either of the pieces in a miter joint.
3. miter square. - miter⇄v.t. to bestow a miter on; make a bishop. Also, (especially British) mitre.
- miter⇄v.t. 1. to join with a miter joint. The corners of a picture frame are mitered.
2. to prepare (ends of wood) for joining in a miter joint. Also, (especially British) mitre.