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mitre
noun
A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
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ˈmaɪtəɹ
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noun
A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
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”
noun
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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He covered the miter with glue before making the joint
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