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miter Definition and Meaning in English (miter definition)

noun
Synonyms:bevel jointangle joint
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Miter definition: A joint made by two pieces of material cut at an angle, typically 45 degrees, and joined to form a right angle.

Definitions of Miter

  1. 1noun

    A joint made by two pieces of material cut at an angle, typically 45 degrees, and joined to form a right angle.

  2. 2verb

    To cut and join pieces of material, especially wood, at an angle to form a miter joint.

  3. 3noun

    A tall, folding cap worn by bishops and abbots as a symbol of their office.

Example Sentences

“The carpenter used a miter saw to cut the trim perfectly.”

“He carefully mitered the corners of the picture frame.”

“The bishop wore his ceremonial miter during the service.”

Synonyms

bevel jointangle joint

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensemitered
present participlemitering
nounmiter saw

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Miter definition: A joint made by two pieces of material cut at an angle, typically 45 degrees, and joined to form a right angle.
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'Miter' translates to 'miter' in English. Miter definition: A joint made by two pieces of material cut at an angle, typically 45 degrees, and joined to form a right angle.
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