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mitred

/ˈmaɪ.təd/

/ˈmaɪ.tɚd/

mitredadjective

more mitred

Comp.

most mitred

Super.

/ˈmaɪtəd/

/ˈmaɪtərd/

Translations

соединённый под углом

The carpenter crafted a mitred joint for the picture frame.

Плотник сделал соединённый под углом стык для рамы картины.

Definitions

Having a joint or seam that is made by beveling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45-degree angle, to form a corner, typically in carpentry or masonry.

The picture frame had mitred corners, giving it a neat and professional appearance.

Wearing or provided with a bishop's miter; having the shape of a miter.

The mitred bishops proceeded solemnly down the nave.

Synonyms

pointed

tapered

crowned

mitreverb

mitred

Past Simple

mitred

Past Simple

mitred

Past Participle

mitring

Gerund

/ˈmaɪ.tə/

/ˈmaɪ.tɚ/

Translations

резать под углом

He needs to mitre the edges of the wood to fit the frame.

Ему нужно резать под углом края дерева, чтобы они подошли к раме.

Definitions

To join two pieces of material, such as wood or metal, by cutting them at an angle and fitting them together.

The carpenter decided to mitre the corners of the picture frame for a seamless finish.

To place a mitre on (a cleric); to invest with episcopal office.

The new bishop was mitred during the solemn ceremony.

Synonyms

bevel

join at an angle

cut at an angle

mitrenoun

Definitions

A type of joint made by beveling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45-degree angle, to form a corner, usually a 90-degree angle.

The carpenter used a mitre joint to create a seamless corner on the picture frame.

A tall headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office, often with two points and two lappets hanging down the back.

The bishop placed the mitre on his head before the ceremony began.

mitreadjective

Definitions

Relating to or used in making a mitre joint, or having the form or characteristics of a mitre.

He used a mitre saw to achieve precise angled cuts.