counterboring

coun·ter·bore

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-ter-bawr, -bohr; koun-ter-bawr, -bohr]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌbɔr, -ˌboʊr; ˈkaʊn tərˈbɔr, -ˈboʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-ter-bawr, -bohr; koun-ter-bawr, -bohr]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌbɔr, -ˌboʊr; ˈkaʊn tərˈbɔr, -ˈboʊr/

Definitions of counterboring word

noun counterboring a tool for enlarging a drilled hole for a portion of its length, as to permit sinking a screw head. 1
noun counterboring the portion of the hole so enlarged. 1
verb with object counterboring to enlarge (a drilled hole) along part of the length of the hole by drilling with a bit having a greater diameter. 1
noun counterboring A counterbore. (cylindrical recess). 0
verb counterboring present participle of counterbore. 0

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Origin of counterboring

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; counter- + bore2

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Parts of speech for Counterboring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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counterboring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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