Definitions

1. noun

A type of hat, typically with a flat top and a narrow brim, worn by bishops and other high-ranking clergy in the Christian Church.

“The bishop wore a mitre during the ceremony.”

2. noun

A V-shaped or U-shaped notch or groove, especially one that fits together with a corresponding piece.

“The mitre on the stone was a perfect match for the adjacent piece.”

3. noun

A cutting tool or a cutting part of a machine, especially one with a V-shaped or U-shaped blade.

“The mitre saw is ideal for making precise angled cuts.”

4. verb

To cut or shape with a mitre or to make a mitre in something.

“The carpenter mitred the wood to fit the corner perfectly.”