American English pronunciation
How to pronounce miter
IPA transcription: ['maɪtɚ]
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Noun
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joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
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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”
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a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
Verb
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bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
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confer a miter on (a bishop)
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fit together in a miter joint
Usage examples
- Electric guitar amps do not usually have limiters.
- He is buried at the Cimitero Flaminio, Provincia di Roma, in Lazio, Italy.