mitre
/'maitə/ Cách viết khác : (miter) /'maitə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A liturgical headdress: A ceremonial hat worn by bishops and certain other Christian clergy during formal religious services.
- A joint or the surface for a joint: The angled surface at the end of a piece of wood or molding, cut for joining with a complementary piece to form a corner (usually a 90-degree angle). Also refers to the joint itself.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Headdress):
- The bishop adjusted his mitre before the procession began.
- The intricately embroidered mitre is a symbol of the bishop's office.
Noun (Joint):
- The carpenter cut a perfect 45-degree mitre on the end of the picture frame molding.
- A strong mitre is essential for the stability of the wooden box.
Advanced Usage
- "To mitre" (verb, less common): To join with or shape into a mitre joint.
- You will need to mitre the corners of the crown molding for a clean finish.
Variants and Related Words
- Miter (noun/verb): The standard American English spelling of "mitre".
- Mitre joint (noun): The specific type of corner joint formed by two pieces each cut at an angle (typically 45 degrees).
- Mitre box (noun): A tool used as a guide for a saw to make precise angled cuts for mitre joints.
Synonyms
- Headdress: For the liturgical meaning, related terms include or .
- Joint: For the carpentry meaning, related terms include or .
Related Phrases
- Mitre square (noun): A tool for marking lines at a 45-degree angle, used in woodworking.
- Mitre saw (noun): A power saw designed for making accurate crosscuts and mitre cuts.
Noun
- a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
- 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
- joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner