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countersank

vb. (en-simple past of: countersink)

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countersank
countersink
  1. n. a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface

  2. a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole [syn: counterbore, countersink bit]

  3. v. insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) [syn: set]

  4. [also: countersunk, countersank]

Usage examples of "countersank".

He knew he didn’t have his brother’s craftsmanship, but he countersank every screw and lovingly sanded the wood.