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miter
noun
verb
a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
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ˈmaɪ.təɹ
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noun
a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
noun
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”
noun
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
verb
fit together in a miter joint
verb
bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
verb
confer a miter on (a bishop)
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Example Sentences
he covered the miter with glue before making the joint
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