Associations to the word «Mitered»
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Wiktionary
MITER, verb. To finish a material at an angle, frequently 45 degrees, or sometimes with some specific shape, so that it will fit up tightly against another piece of material, as with a picture frame.
MITER, noun. Alternative spelling of mitre
MITER JOINT, noun. A joint between two members at an angle to each other; each member is cut at an angle equal to half the angle of the junction and usually joint at right angles to each other.
MITER JOINTS, noun. Plural of miter joint
Dictionary definition
MITER, noun. Joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner.
MITER, 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".
MITER, noun. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions.
MITER, verb. Bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint.
MITER, verb. Confer a miter on (a bishop).
MITER, verb. Fit together in a miter joint.
Wise words
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