1. a ceremonial headdress worn by bishops and abbots
Usage: religious
2. a joint made by cutting two pieces at an angle so they fit together at a corner
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

1. to cut at an angle to form a miter joint
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

Examples

• The bishop wore a golden miter during the ceremony.
• The carpenter cut a perfect miter joint for the picture frame.
• You need to miter the ends of the molding to fit the corner.
• The ornate miter was decorated with precious stones.
• He used a miter saw to cut the wood at a 45-degree angle.
• The cabinet maker mitered the edges for a seamless corner.
• The miter box helped ensure accurate angle cuts.