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