countersink

coun·ter·sink

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- [verb, noun koun-ter-singk; verb koun-ter-singk]
- /verb, noun ˈkaʊn tərˌsɪŋk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈsɪŋk/
- /ˈkaʊntəsɪŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb, noun koun-ter-singk; verb koun-ter-singk]
- /verb, noun ˈkaʊn tərˌsɪŋk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈsɪŋk/

Definitions of countersink word

verb countersink to enlarge the upper part of (a hole) in timber, metal, etc, so that the head of a bolt or screw can be sunk below the surface 3
verb countersink to drive (a screw) or sink (a bolt) into such an enlarged hole 3
noun countersink a tool for countersinking 3
noun countersink a countersunk depression or hole 3
verb transitive countersink to enlarge the top part of (a hole in metal, wood, etc.) so that the head of a bolt, screw, etc. will fit flush with or below the surface 3
verb transitive countersink to sink the head of (a bolt, screw, etc.) into such a hole 3

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Origin of countersink

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; counter- + sink

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Parts of speech for Countersink

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Countersink

countersink popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for countersink

noun countersink

auger — a hand tool with a bit shaped like a corkscrew, for boring holes in wood
punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
implement — any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil: agricultural implements.
bit — A bit of something is a small part or section of it.
gimlet — a small tool for boring holes, consisting of a shaft with a pointed screw at one end and a handle perpendicular to the shaft at the other.

All 14 Synonyms of countersink