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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 2. To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: countersink n : a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole [syn: {counterbore}, {countersink bit}] v : insert (a nail below the surface) [syn: {set}]
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