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miter

nounverb /maɪtər/ 2 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 7 WWF 8
Definitions
noun

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

noun

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

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”

verb

bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

verb

confer a miter on (a bishop)

verb

fit together in a miter joint

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