1. (

• miter_joint ,
• mitre_joint ,
• miter ,
• mitre ,

) joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner ;

2. (

• miter ,
• mitre ,

) 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" ;

3. (

• miter ,
• mitre

) a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions ;

1. (

• miter

) bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint ;

2. (

• miter

) confer a miter on (a bishop) ;

3. (

• miter ,

) fit together in a miter joint ;