Countersinking

Countersinking
Countersink 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. [1913 Webster]

2. To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork. [1913 Webster]


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  • a conterbore — Countersink 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. [1913 Webster] Note: In the United States a flaring cavity formed by chamfering the edges of a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Countersink — 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 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Countersink — 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. [1913 Webster] Note: In the United States a flaring cavity formed by chamfering the edges of a round hole… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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