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Countersink

Countersink Meaning & Definition
Countersink Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Countersink?

[n] a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
[n] a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface
[v] insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Countersink: counterbore | countersink bit | set

Related Terms | Find terms related to Countersink:

See Also | bit | bury | hole | sink

Countersink In Webster's Dictionary

\Coun"ter*sink`\ (koun"t[~e]r*s[i^][ng]k`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countersunk} (-s[u^][ng]k`); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countersinking}.] 1. To chamfer or form a depression around the top of (a hole in wood, metal, etc.) for the reception of the head of a screw or bolt below the surface, either wholly or in part; as, to countersink a hole for a screw. 2. To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork.
\Coun"ter*sink`\, n. 1. An enlargement of the upper part of a hole, forming a cavity or depression for receiving the head of a screw or bolt. Note: In the United States a flaring cavity formed by chamfering the edges of a round hole is called a countersink, while a cylindrical flat-bottomed enlargement of the mouth of the hole is usually called {a conterbore}. 2. A drill or cutting tool for countersinking holes.

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