Dictionary Check: mitre
"mitre" is a valid word!
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Definition
noun
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
noun
the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made
Example:
"he covered the miter with glue before making the joint"
noun
a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
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