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1. Joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
   - miter joint [US], mitre joint [Brit, Cdn], mitre [Brit, Cdn]
    
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";
   - mitre [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
   - mitre [Brit, Cdn]

1. Bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
   - mitre [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Confer a miter on (a bishop)
   - mitre [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. Fit together in a miter joint
   - mitre [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: miters, mitering, mitered

Type of: bestow, bevel, chamfer, confer, headdress, headgear, join, joint, surface

Encyclopedia: Miter