Miter has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
2
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"
3
a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
4
Alternative form of mitre
Verb
1
bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
2
confer a miter on (a bishop)
3
fit together in a miter joint
4
Alternative form of mitre (“to unite at an angle of 45°”)
Broader Terms (hypernyms)