countersunk
ˈkaʊntərˌsʌŋk
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Definition of countersunk - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
bolt or screwTECH.having a flat conical top for flush insertionTECH.
  • The countersunk screw was invisible on the table surface.
flush recessed sunken
2.
technologyTECH.having a conical hole for a screw headTECH.
  • The board had countersunk holes for the screws.
beveled tapered
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Origin of countersunk

Eng, counter (opposite) + sunk (submerged)

Examples of countersunk in a sentence

  • The carpenter recommended countersunk screws for the project.
  • The metal plate was designed with countersunk holes.
  • Each screw fit perfectly into the countersunk opening.

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  1. French:fraisé, conique, ...
  2. German:versenkt, ...
  3. Italian:svasato, ...
  4. Spanish:avellanado, ...
  5. Portuguese:rebaixado, com buraco cônico, ...
  6. Chinese:沉头的, 有锥形孔, ...
  7. Japanese:皿ネジの, 皿穴, ...
  8. Arabic:غائِر الرَّأس, مُغْمَد, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁקוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:потайной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:потайний, з потайною головкою, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्लश, काउंटरसंक, ...
countersink
ˈkaʊntərˌsɪŋk
countersank

Definition of countersink - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
workshop cutterTECH.tool for creating a conical recessTECH.
  • He used a countersink to prepare the wood.
countersink bit
2.
hardware cavityTECH.conical recess around a hole for a screwTECH.
  • The countersink allowed the screw to sit flush.
cavity indentation recess

Verb

tr.
1.
carpentryTECH.create a conical recess for a screw headTECH.
  • He countersinks the holes for the screws.
bore recess sink
2.
constructionTECH.insert a screw or bolt below the surfaceTECH.
  • She countersinks the screws into the wood.
embed recess sink
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Images of countersink

  • countersink: tool for creating a conical recess
    tool for creating a conical recess
  • countersink: conical recess around a hole for a screw
    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.

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  1. French:fraise à noyer, fraiser, ...
  2. German:Senker, ansenken, ...
  3. Italian:svasatore, svasare, ...
  4. Spanish:avellanador, avellanar, ...
  5. Portuguese:escareador, escarear, ...
  6. Chinese:锪钻, 沉头, ...
  7. Japanese:皿錐, 皿穴加工する, ...
  8. Arabic:مخرطة مخروطية, شَطَّبَ الفَتْحَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַקְדַּח חֲרוּט, לְחַתֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:зенковка, засверливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зенкер, зробити зенковку, ...
  12. Hindi:काउंटरसिंक, काउंटरसिंक करना, ...
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