What does MITER mean?

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1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

a. (Noun) A joint made by beveling the ends of two pieces of wood at an angle, usually 45 degrees, to form a corner, often used in carpentry and woodworking.
b. (Verb) To join two pieces of wood at an angle, usually 45 degrees, to form a corner.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmaɪtər/

UK: /ˈmʌɪtə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "miter" comes from the Old French word "mitre" which means "bishops headdress." The word was later used to describe the 45-degree angle joint used in carpentry and woodworking. It is commonly used in these fields, as well as in architecture and metalworking.

5. Synonyms:

Corner joint, beveled joint, angled joint

6. Related Words:

Timer, meter, smite, mites, merit

7. Example Sentences:

a. The carpenter used a miter joint to create a seamless corner on the cabinet.
b. She learned how to miter the corners of picture frames in her woodworking class.