miter

Meanings

• noun

  A molding or trimming piece, especially one with angled edges, used to join two edges of wood or other material at an angle.

  - "The carpenter used a miter to join the corners of the picture frame."
  - "The miter joint on the furniture is a sign of high craftsmanship."

• noun

  A tall, conical hat worn by bishops and other high-ranking clergy.

  - "The pope donned his miter before entering the cathedral."
  - "The miter symbolizes the power and authority of the clergy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with miter
miter , hiter , bitter , litter , mitter , quitter , gitter , stutter , uter , shuter , rutter , mutter , flutter , gutter , putter , shatter,atter , chatter , gnatter , scatther , scatter

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Variants

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miter , miters , mitre , mitres , mitered , miterer , miterers , mitering , mitred , mitring , miter box , miter boxes , miter joint , miter joints , miter square , miter squares

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Etymology

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Old French 'mitre' from Latin 'mitra' meaning 'headdress'

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Trivia

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1. The tallest miter ever made was for the Pope in 1623, standing at 3 feet tall and weighing 17 pounds.

2. The term 'miter' comes from the Latin word 'mitra', meaning 'headdress' or 'cap'

3. Miter joints are commonly used in furniture making, picture frames, and other woodworking projects.

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Related Concepts

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1. Miter saw: A power saw used for making miter cuts in wood.

2. Miter box: A device used to make accurate miter cuts in wood.

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Culture

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In Christianity, the miter is a symbol of authority and ecclesiastical rank. It is worn by bishops and other high-ranking clergy during religious ceremonies. In woodworking, a miter joint is used to join two pieces of wood at an angle.

How to Memorize "miter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a carpenter cutting and joining two pieces of wood at an angle using a miter saw and a miter box. Visualize the final miter joint.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'miter' with the image of a bishop wearing a tall, conical hat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'miter' sounds like 'meet it there' for the woodworking definition, and 'miter' sounds like 'mighty leader' for the religious definition.

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