miter Meaning and Definition

1. n. a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

2. n. the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

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

4. v. fit together in a miter joint

5. v. bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

6. v. confer a miter on (a bishop)