mitre
Translation
miter (headdress), miter joint
Examples
The bishop wore a tall, ornate mitre.
The bishop wore a tall, ornate miter.
The carpenter made a perfect mitre joint.
The carpenter made a perfect miter joint.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a tall headdress worn by bishops The bishop wore a tall, ornate miter.
((noun)) a joint made by cutting two pieces at 45 degrees The carpenter made a perfect miter joint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (headdress) crown; (joint) bevel joint
Etymology
From Greek 'mitra' (headband, turban). Note the US spelling 'miter'.
Memory Tips
Two meanings: the bishop's hat, and a woodworking joint. For the joint, think of two pieces that 'meet' at an angle, so 'meet-er'.