 mitre |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made | |
| Synonyms: | miter | |
| Examples: | "he covered the miter with glue before making the joint" |
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| Related terms: | surface miter | |
| 2. | [ noun ] joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner | |
| Synonyms: | mitre_joint miter miter_joint | |
| Related terms: | joint miter | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (clothing) a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions | |
| Synonyms: | miter | |
| Related terms: | headdress miter | |
| Similar spelling: |
Mitra miter midair Maitreya |
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