1. A tall pointed hat worn by bishops and senior clergy in Christian churches.
2. A joint formed by two pieces of material cut at angles and fitted together, typically at a 45-degree angle.
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

1. To join two pieces of material at an angle, typically 45 degrees.
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

Examples

• The bishop wore an ornate mitre during the religious ceremony.
• The cathedral's ancient mitres are displayed in the museum.
• The carpenter mitres the corners of the picture frame for a clean finish.
• To mitre the wood properly, you need to cut each piece at a 45-degree angle.
• The decorative trim was mitred at each corner of the room.
• Several mitres from different centuries are preserved in the church's collection.