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miter

 

[ หˆmaษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

carpentry tool

A miter is a tool used in carpentry to make precise angled cuts, typically at 45 degrees, for joining two pieces of wood at a corner. It is essential for creating seamless corners in frames and trim work.

Synonyms

angle cutter, corner joint tool, mitre

Examples of usage

  • He used a miter to cut the wood for the frame.
  • The carpenter set the miter saw to 45 degrees.
  • You should check the angle with a protractor before cutting on the miter.
  • A hand miter saw can be useful for small projects.
Context #2 | Noun

headwear

A miter is a type of headwear worn by bishops and certain other clergy in various Christian denominations. It is characterized by its tall, pointed shape and is often made of rich fabric, embellished with intricate designs.

Synonyms

bishop's hat, clerical headgear

Examples of usage

  • The bishop wore a ceremonial miter during the service.
  • The miter is a symbol of the bishop's authority.
  • During the procession, the miter glistened in the sunlight.
  • He adjusted the miter carefully before addressing the congregation.

Translations

Translations of the word "miter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gehrung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pahat sudut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mitra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚คใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coupe d'angle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esquina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miter

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miter

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–œๅˆ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ miter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ miter

Etymology

The term 'miter' has its roots in Middle English 'miter,' which is derived from the Old French 'mitre', and the Latin term 'mitra', meaning 'headband' or 'turban'. Historically, the term referred to a type of headgear worn by clergy, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church. Over time, 'miter' also came to describe a tool in woodworking that enables carpenters to create precise angled cuts. This dual meaning reflects the word's development throughout centuries, as it transitioned from a religious context to a technical one in carpentry, merging the ideas of precision and craftsmanship.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,953, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.