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miter

/ˈmaɪtɚ/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

  2. noun

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

  3. 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

  4. noun

    a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

  5. verb

    confer a miter on (a bishop)

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