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- [verb, noun koun-ter-singk; verb koun-ter-singk]
- /verb, noun ˈkaʊn tərˌsɪŋk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈsɪŋk/
- /ˈkaʊntəsʌŋk/
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- [verb, noun koun-ter-singk; verb koun-ter-singk]
- /verb, noun ˈkaʊn tərˌsɪŋk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈsɪŋk/
Definitions of countersunk word
- adjective countersunk driven or sunk into an enlarged hole 3
- verb with object countersunk to enlarge the upper part of (a cavity), especially by chamfering, to receive the cone-shaped head of a screw, bolt, etc. 1
- verb with object countersunk to cause (the head of a screw, bolt, etc.) to sink into a prepared depression so as to be flush with or below the surface. 1
- noun countersunk a tool for countersinking a hole. 1
- noun countersunk a countersunk hole. 1
- noun countersunk Past participle of countersink. 1
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Origin of countersunk
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 Countersunk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
countersunk 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.
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countersunk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with countersunk
- what is countersunk screw?
- what is countersunk?
- what is a countersunk screw?
- how to make countersunk holes?
- what are countersunk screws used for?
- what are countersunk screws?
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