What is "mitre" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does mitre mean in English? Meaning of mitre definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "mitre" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "mitre": joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

Noun

  • Meaning: 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 mitre joint
  • Hypernyms: joint
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈmaɪtəɹ/

    Meaning of "mitre": the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

    Noun

  • Meaning: the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made
  • Example: he covered the miter with glue before making the joint
  • Synonyms: miter mitre
  • Hypernyms: surface
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈmaɪtəɹ/

    Meaning of "mitre": a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

    Noun

  • Meaning: a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
  • Synonyms: miter mitre
  • Hypernyms: headdress headgear
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈmaɪtəɹ/

    Synonyms:

    administrator, pontiff, pope, cleric, patriarch, director, priest, prelate, angel, metropolitan, primate, cap, coadjutor, overseer, diocesan, suffragan, archer, miter, berretta, abba,

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