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Countersink   Listen
verb
Countersink  v. t.  (past countersank; past part. countersunk; pres. part. 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.


noun
Countersink  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.





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"Countersink" Quotes from Famous Books



... happen to need for any special purpose, so that by making these at the time I happen to want a tool that I cannot purchase, I have accumulated quite a variety of odd tools; among them are a varied lot of millers, for milling and raising jewels, and deepening the countersink holes for jewel settings and screw heads, also a tool for holding a roller, to set the jewel pin, and one for holding the hair spring collet, and a pair of tweezers for holding jewels while cleaning, etc., etc. As to lathes, I have found that there is a necessity of ...
— Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 • Various
... to use brass screws around electrical apparatus. For the small work, for binding-posts, etc., use 5/8 No. 5. Another handy size is No. 7, from 3/4 to 1-1/4 in. long. The round-headed screws are best, unless you want to countersink them. ...
— How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus • Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew) St. John


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