Definition of Countersink. Meaning of Countersink. Synonyms of Countersink

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Definition of Countersink

Countersink
Countersink Coun"ter*sink` (koun"t[~e]r*s[i^][ng]k`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Countersunk (-s[u^][ng]k`); p. pr. & vb. n. 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.
Countersink
Countersink Coun"ter*sink`, 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.

Meaning of Countersink from wikipedia

- In manufacturing, a countersink (symbol: ⌵) is a conical hole cut into a manufactured object, or the cutter used to cut such a hole. A common use is to...
- counterbore is a flat-bottomed enlargement of a smaller coaxial hole, a countersink is a conical enlargement of such. A spotface often takes the form of...
- of the strata. A countersink is a conical hole cut into a manufactured object; a countersink bit (sometimes called simply countersink) is the cutter used...
- cutter. The circle is shaped in a stamping press to create a downward countersink to fit snugly into the can body. The result can be compared to an upside...
- two-fluted tool consisting of a twist drill with a 60° countersink; used to drill countersink center holes in a workpiece to be mounted between centers...
- electrical installation simpler. When driven fully home, drywall ****s countersink their heads slightly into the drywall. They use a 'bugle head', a concave...
- rotary cutters. With suitable bits it can also tap threads, ream, and countersink. Its combination of a stable magnetic base and low RPM help resist or...
- Adze Axe Blade Bolt cutter Broach Burnisher Ceramic tile cutter Chisel Countersink Cutting tool Diagonal pliers Diamond blade Diamond tool Disc cutter Drawknife...
- Adze Axe Blade Bolt cutter Broach Burnisher Ceramic tile cutter Chisel Countersink Cutting tool Diagonal pliers Diamond blade Diamond tool Disc cutter Drawknife...
- door Flush hem (hemming and seaming), in metal forming Flush hole, a countersink Flush rivet, countersunk rivets Flush (cards), a hand in card games Flush...