Countersink Definition & Meaning
countersink
- noun
- 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
- a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
- verb
- insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
"Countersink" in song lyrics
See how countersink is used in real songs:
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"screw countersink"
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"flat bottom countersink"
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Words that rhyme with countersink
Usage tips for "countersink"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does countersink mean?
- 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 a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
- What part of speech is countersink?
- Countersink is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does countersink have?
- Countersink has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).