miter

noun
/ˈmaɪtər/

Meaning

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

Example Sentences

The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.

Synonyms

headdress, headgear, cap, joint, angle

Antonyms

none

Collocations

bishop’s miter, golden miter, miter joint, wear a miter

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