Definition of Countersunk. Meaning of Countersunk. Synonyms of Countersunk
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Definition of Countersunk
Countersunk Countersunk Coun"ter*sunk` (-s?nk`), p. p. & a. from
Countersink.
1. Chamfered at the top; -- said of a hole.
2. Sunk into a chamfer; as, a countersunk bolt.
3. Beveled on the lower side, so as to fit a chamfered
countersink; as, a countersunk nailhead.
Countersunk 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.
