countersunk
Prononciation : [ˈkaʊntərˌsʌŋk]
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Contexte : « construction »
(adjective) describing a type of hole that is made in a surface where the sides are sloped down. This shape helps the screw or bolt sit flush with the surface, so it doesn't stick out.
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The carpenter used countersunk screws to ensure the surface of the table was smooth.
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The screws were not countersunk, so they stuck out and made the table look uneven.
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Did you use countersunk screws for the project?
Contexte : « construction »
(verb) to create a countersunk hole in a surface. This process involves drilling or cutting the hole so that screws can sit level with the surface.
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He countersunk the holes before installing the screws to make everything look neat.
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She didn't countersink the holes, which caused the screws to be raised above the surface.
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Have you learned how to countersink a hole properly?
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