coun|ter|sink

coun|ter|sink
coun|ter|sink «KOWN tuhr SIHNGK», verb, -sunk «-SUHNGK», -sink|ing, noun.
–v.t.
1. to enlarge the upper part of (a hole) to make room for the head of a screw or bolt.
2. to sink the head of (a screw or bolt) into such a hole so that it is even with or below the surface.
–n.
1. a tool for countersinking holes.
2. a countersunk hole.

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