Definition of miters

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • miters is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • miters is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • miters is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of miters


  • a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mitre
  • joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. miter joint
    2. mitre
    3. mitre joint
  • the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made (noun)

    Examples

    1. he covered the miter with glue before making the joint

    Synonyms

    1. mitre
  • bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint (verb)
  • confer a miter on (a bishop) (verb)
  • fit together in a miter joint (verb)

See definition of miters in Merriam Webster