miter

Noun
  1. Joint that forms a corner;
    Usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner (synset 103779994)
    is a type of: joint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together
    same as: miter joint, mitre, mitre joint
  2. The surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made (synset 103779657)
    "he covered the miter with glue before making the joint"
    is a type of: surface - the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
    same as: mitre
  3. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions (synset 103779503)
    is a type of: headdress, headgear - clothing for the head
    same as: mitre
Verb
  1. Bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint (synset 201587120)
    is a type of: bevel, chamfer - cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel
  2. Confer a miter on (a bishop) (synset 202268766)
    is a type of: bestow, confer - present
  3. Fit together in a miter joint (synset 201294310)
    is a type of: join - cause to become joined or linked

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