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miter

/ˈmaɪ.tər/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈmaɪ.tər/

A noun with multiple meanings: a joint formed by beveling two pieces at a 45-degree angle to create a 90-degree corner; the beveled surface of a piece used in such a joint; or a ceremonial headdress worn by bishops during formal liturgical occasions.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное с несколькими значениями: соединение, образованное скашиванием двух деталей под углом 45 градусов для создания угла в 90 градусов; скошенная поверхность детали, используемой в таком соединении; или церемониальный головной убор, носимый епископами во время официальных литургических мероприятий.
  1. Joint in woodworking B2 formal technical

    A joint formed by cutting two pieces at an angle, typically 45 degrees, to create a clean 90-degree corner.

    • The carpenter used a miter joint for the picture frame.
    • He cut the wood at a precise angle to make a miter.
    • A miter saw is essential for creating these joints.

    🇷🇺Угловое соединение

    Synonyms: miter jointmitre joint

  2. Beveled edge B2 formal technical

    The angled surface at the end of a piece of material that is cut to form a miter joint.

    • The miter of the molding was sanded smooth.
    • Check the miter on each piece before assembly.
    • A perfect miter requires precise measurement.

    🇷🇺Скос

    Synonyms: bevelchamfer

  3. Bishop's headdress C1 formal art

    A ceremonial headpiece worn by bishops and abbots in some Christian traditions, consisting of two pointed lobes.

    • The bishop wore a golden miter during the service.
    • The miter is a symbol of episcopal authority.
    • He carefully placed the miter on his head before the procession.

    🇷🇺Митра

  • miter plural form
  • mitre plural form
  • miters' possessive plural form
  • mitres' possessive plural form
  • miter's possessive singular form
  • mitre's possessive singular form

verb

C1formalcommon/ˈmaɪ.tər/

A verb used to indicate the act of joining two pieces of material, typically wood or metal, at an angle, often by cutting each piece at a 45-degree angle to form a corner.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по соединению двух кусков материала, обычно дерева или металла, под углом, часто путем обрезки каждого куска под углом 45 градусов для формирования угла.
  1. Bevel for a joint B2 formal technical

    To cut or shape the end of a piece of material, such as wood or metal, at an angle, typically 45 degrees, so that two pieces fit together to form a corner, especially a 90-degree corner.

    • The carpenter carefully mitered the edges of the picture frame.
    • You need to miter the molding to fit perfectly in the corner.
    • He used a special saw to miter the baseboards.

    🇷🇺Скосить для соединения

    Synonyms: anglebevelchamfer

  2. Confer a bishop's hat C2 formal british

    To formally bestow the office or rank of a bishop upon someone, symbolized by the ceremonial headdress called a miter.

    • The archbishop mitered the new bishop in a grand ceremony.
    • He was mitered by the Pope in Rome.
    • The tradition of mitering bishops dates back centuries.

    🇷🇺Посвятить в епископы

    Synonyms: consecrateinstallinvestordain

  3. Join with a miter joint B2 formal technical

    To fit two pieces of material together using a miter joint, where the beveled ends meet to form a corner.

    • The craftsman mitered the two pieces of wood to create a seamless corner.
    • They mitered the pipes to ensure a tight fit.
    • The frame was mitered and glued for a strong bond.

    🇷🇺Соединять под углом

  • mitered past participle
  • mitred past participle
  • mitered past simple
  • mitred past simple
  • mitering present participle
  • mitring present participle
  • miters third person singular
  • mitres third person singular