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Mitre has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

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Noun
1

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

2

the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

"he covered the miter with glue before making the joint"

3

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

4

A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.