Definition 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.

Exact synonyms: Miter, Miter Joint, Mitre Joint
Generic synonyms: Joint
Derivative terms: Miter

2. Noun. 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"
Exact synonyms: Miter
Generic synonyms: Surface
Derivative terms: Miter

3. Noun. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions.
Exact synonyms: Miter
Generic synonyms: Headdress, Headgear
Derivative terms: Miter, Mitral

Definition of Mitre

1. n. & v. See Miter.

Definition of Mitre

1. to miter [v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES] - See also: miter

Medical Definition of Mitre

1. 1. A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries. It has been made in many forms, the present form being a lofty cap with two points or peaks. 2. The surface forming the beveled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made; also, a joint formed or a junction effected by two beveled ends or edges; a miter joint. 3. A sort of base money or coin. Miter box, a bevel with an immovable arm at an angle of 45 deg, for striking lines on stuff to be mitered; also, a square with an arm adjustable to any angle. Miter wheels, a pair of bevel gears, of equal diameter, adapted for working together, usually with their axes at right angles. Origin: F. Mitre, fr. L. Mitra headband, turban, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mitre

mitral regurgitation
mitral stenosis
mitral stenosis
mitral tap
mitral valve
mitral valve
mitral valve insufficiency
mitral valve prolapse
mitral valve prolapse
mitral valve prolapse syndrome
mitral valve stenosis
mitral valve stenosis
mitral valvotomy
mitramycin
mitre (current term)
mitre (current term)
mitred
mitres
mitrewort
mitreworts
mitre box
mitre joint
mitring
Mitrofanoff principle
Mitrula elegans
Mitsuda
Mitsuda antigen
Mitsuda reaction
Mitsuo
Mitsuo's phenomenon

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