English noun: mitre |
1. | mitre (artifact) 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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| Synonyms | miter, miter joint, mitre joint |
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| Broader (hypernym) | joint |
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2. | mitre (artifact) the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made |
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| Samples | He covered the miter with glue before making the joint.
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| Synonyms | miter |
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| Broader (hypernym) | surface |
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3. | mitre (artifact) a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions |
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| Synonyms | miter |
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| Broader (hypernym) | headdress, headgear |
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