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

1. To join two pieces of material with a mitre joint.
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

Examples

• The bishop wore a golden mitre during the religious ceremony.
• The carpenter cut a mitre on the picture frame corners.
• She decided to mitre the edges of the wooden box for a professional finish.
• The ornate mitre was decorated with jewels and embroidery.
• To mitre two pieces of trim, you need to cut each at a 45-degree angle.
• The archbishop's mitre is one of the most recognizable symbols of his office.