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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.

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"

3. Noun. A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions.

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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