mitre


Definition: Meaning of, mitre in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmʌɪtə /

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mitre mitres
[British English] [] [countable]
  1. a tall pointed hat worn by BISHOP s and archBISHOP s
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  2. also mitre joint a joint between two pieces of wood, in which each piece is cut at an angle
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mitre used in phrases

  • mitre box (noun)
    1. hand tool for guiding handsaws in making crosscuts or mitre joints
  • mitre joint (noun)
    1. joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
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