1 a tall pointed hat worn by BISHOPS at special ceremonies as a symbol of their position and authority
2 (also mitre joint) a corner joint, formed by two pieces of wood each cut at an angle, as in a picture frame
verb [VN] (technical) to join two pieces of wood together with a mitre joint
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