Definition of Mitre

Verb: mitre  mI-tu(r)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: miter)

1. Bevel the edges of, to make a mitre joint
   - miter [US]
    
2. Confer a mitre on (a bishop)
   - miter [US]
    
3. Fit together in a mitre joint
   - miter [US]

Noun: mitre  mI-tu(r)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: miter)

1. Joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
   - miter joint [US], mitre joint [Brit, Cdn], miter [US]
    
2. The surface of a bevelled end of a piece where a mitre joint is made
   "he covered the mitre with glue before making the joint";
   - miter [US]
    
3. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
   - miter [US]

See also:
mitral
mitred

Anagrams containing the word mitre

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