Mitre - Definition
mitre
n 1: joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled
at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner [syn:
miter joint, mitre joint, miter, mitre]
2: the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint
is made; "he covered the miter with glue before making the
joint" [syn: miter, mitre]
3: a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
[syn: miter, mitre]