countersunk
Произношение: [ˈkaʊntərˌsʌŋk]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The carpenter used countersunk screws to ensure the surface of the table was smooth.
Пример
The screws were not countersunk, so they stuck out and made the table look uneven.
Пример
Did you use countersunk screws for the project?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
He countersunk the holes before installing the screws to make everything look neat.
Пример
She didn't countersink the holes, which caused the screws to be raised above the surface.
Пример
Have you learned how to countersink a hole properly?
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