coun·ter·sink (koun t r-s ngk )n. 1. A hole with the top part enlarged so that the head of a screw or bolt will lie flush with or below the surface. 2. A tool for making such a hole. tr.v. coun·ter·sunk (-s  ngk), coun·ter·sink·ing, coun·ter·sinks 1. To make a countersink on or in. 2. To drive (a screw or bolt) into a countersink. |   single-flute countersink bit |
countersink [ˈkaʊntəˌsɪŋk]
vb -sinks, -sinking, -sank, -sunk (tr)
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) to enlarge the upper part of (a hole) in timber, metal, etc., so that the head of a bolt or screw can be sunk below the surface
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) to drive (a screw) or sink (a bolt) into such an enlarged hole
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) Also called countersink bit a tool for countersinking
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a countersunk depression or hole
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | countersink - 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 hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something |
| 2. |  countersink - a bit for enlarging the upper part of a holebit - the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit" | |
| Verb | 1. | countersink - insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) |
Translations
countersink [ˈkaʊntərsɪŋk] vt [+ hole] → fraiser
counter staff n (in bank, ticket office, post office) → guichetiers mpl
counter staff n (in bank, ticket office, post office) → guichetiers mpl
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