mitre

[US]/'maɪtə/
[UK]/'maɪtɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of hat worn by bishops or monks, typically with two pointed sides
vt. to join something at an angle
vi. to be joined at an angle

Phrases & Collocations

bishop's mitre

papal mitre

Example Sentences

the mitred abbot of Battle.

complete the sides with mitred corners.

To improve adhesion of copper, all conductors should have rounded corners , not mitred or right-angled, especially in dynamic or bend areas.

The bishop wore a ceremonial mitre during the church service.

The carpenter used a mitre saw to make precise cuts for the frame.

The mitre joint is commonly used in woodworking for joining two pieces at a right angle.

The mitre box helps to guide the saw for making accurate angled cuts.

The pope's mitre is a symbol of his authority within the Catholic Church.

The mitre fence on the table saw ensures precise angle cuts.

The bishop placed the mitre on his head before leading the procession.

The mitre angle can be adjusted on the saw for different cutting requirements.

The carpenter carefully measured the angles for the mitre joint to ensure a perfect fit.

The mitre is a distinctive headgear worn by certain religious leaders in various traditions.

Real-world Examples

First came the priests, with mitres on their heads, and clothed in long lace robes.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

Montanelli bent his head to receive the jewelled mitre.

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

" Monseigneur, I will go and fetch the mitre if your grace will let me" .

Source: The Red and the Black (Part One)

" What do you think of my mitre, monsieur, is it on right" ?

Source: The Red and the Black (Part One)

The deacon of honour, bending forward to take off the mitre, whispered again, hesitatingly: " Your Eminence" !

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

These gentlemen succumbed in spite of themselves to his imperious look, and gave him Monseigneur's mitre.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part One)

The familiar ceremony went on; and Montanelli sat erect and still, his glittering mitre and gold-brocaded vestments flashing back the sunlight, and the heavy folds of his white festival mantle sweeping down over the red carpet.

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

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