noun
- a person or tool that cuts or shapes material at a miter angle (typically 45 degrees)
- a bishop or other clergyman who wears a miter
Usage: carpentry and woodworking term
Usage: religious context; archaic or formal
Examples
- The carpenter used a miterer to cut the frame corners at precise 45-degree angles.
- A power miterer made quick work of the trim installation.
- The miterer in the cathedral wore his ceremonial vestments during the service.
- She adjusted the miterer to ensure the molding joints fit perfectly.
- The woodworker's miterer was one of his most valuable tools.