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mitre

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: mitre

1
 n
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
2
 n
a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: mitre
1

n joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

Synonyms:
miter, miter joint, mitre joint
Type of:
joint
junction by which parts or objects are joined together

n the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

Synonyms:
miter
Type of:
surface
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
2

n a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

Synonyms:
miter
Type of:
headdress, headgear
clothing for the head
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