miter

• Nom désignant une couture ou un joint formé par l'assemblage de deux pièces biseautées à 45 degrés pour former un angle droit ; la surface biseautée d'une pièce utilisée dans un tel assemblage ; ou une coiffe liturgique portée par les évêques lors des cérémonies solennelles.

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.

1. Joint in woodworkingB2formaltechnical

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

   Assemblage en onglet

   • 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.

   Synonymesmiter jointmitre joint

2. Beveled edgeB2formaltechnical

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

   Onglet

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

   Synonymesbevelchamfer

3. Bishop's headdressC1formalart

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

   Mitre (coiffure épiscopale)

   • 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.

• Verbe désignant l'action d'assembler deux pièces de matériau, généralement du bois ou du métal, en biseau, souvent en coupant chaque pièce à 45 degrés pour former un angle.

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.

1. Bevel for a jointB2formaltechnical

   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.

   Couper en onglet

   • 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.

   Synonymesanglebevelchamfer

2. Confer a bishop's hatC2formalbritish

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

   Conférer la crosse et la mitre

   • 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.

   Synonymesconsecrateinstallinvestordain

3. Join with a miter jointB2formaltechnical

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

   Assembler en onglet

   • 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.