mitre

Other forms: mitres

Definitions of mitre

1. noun

   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 joint

   type of:

   joint

   junction by which parts or objects are joined together
2. noun

   the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made
   synonyms: miter

   type of:

   surface

   the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
3. noun

   a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
   synonyms: miter

   type of:

   headdress, headgear

   clothing for the head