MITERING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

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

Example: he covered the miter with glue before making the joint

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

joint that forms a corner

Example: usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

fit together in a miter joint

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

confer a miter on (a bishop)