A type of joint made by beveling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45-degree angle, to form a corner, usually a 90-degree angle. The carpenter used a miter joint to connect the two pieces of wood at the corner.
A tall headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office, often pointed and cleft at the top. The bishop wore a miter during the ceremonial procession.
A tool, such as a miter saw or miter box, used for making miter joints by cutting material at a precise angle. The trim was cut accurately using a miter to ensure clean corners.