mitre
noun/ˈmaɪtər/
Frequency rank: #18,235 most common English word
Meaning
A type of joint or angle cut made at 45 degrees, often used in woodworking and picture framing; also the tall ceremonial headdress worn by bishops.
Example sentence
The carpenter carefully cut the wood at a 45-degree angle to form mitre joint.
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