Definition of countersink - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
workshop cutterTECH. tool for creating a conical recessTECH.
- He used a countersink to prepare the wood.
2.
hardware cavityTECH. conical recess around a hole for a screwTECH.
- The countersink allowed the screw to sit flush.
Verb
1.
carpentryTECH. create a conical recess for a screw headTECH.
- He countersinks the holes for the screws.
2.
constructionTECH. insert a screw or bolt below the surfaceTECH.
- She countersinks the screws into the wood.
Images of countersink
tool for creating a conical recess 
conical recess around a hole for a screw
Expressions with countersink
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tool for enlarging the upper part of a hole
He used a countersink bit to finish the woodwork.
Origin of countersink
English, counter (against) + sink (to go down)
Examples of countersink in a sentence
The carpenter reached for his countersink. A countersink is essential for a smooth finish in carpentry. The toolbox included a new countersink for woodworking. The carpenter needs to countersink each screw hole. Make sure to countersink the screws for a flush finish. The carpenter will countersink the bolts for a smooth finish.
Make sure to countersink the nails to avoid any injuries.
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- French:fraise à noyer, fraiser, ...
- German:Senker, ansenken, ...
- Italian:svasatore, svasare, ...
- Spanish:avellanador, avellanar, ...
- Portuguese:escareador, escarear, ...
- Chinese:锪钻, 沉头, ...
- Japanese:皿錐, 皿穴加工する, ...
- Arabic:مخرطة مخروطية, شَطَّبَ الفَتْحَة, ...
- Hebrew:מַקְדַּח חֲרוּט, לְחַתֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:зенковка, засверливать, ...
- Ukrainian:зенкер, зробити зенковку, ...
- Hindi:काउंटरसिंक, काउंटरसिंक करना, ...
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