countersunk

From WikiWord, the free dictionary

English

Definitions

verb

To create such a conical recess.“to countersink a hole for a screw”
To cause to sink even with or below the surface.“to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork”

adjective

(of a bolt or screw) That has a flat conical top allowing it to be inserted flush with a surface

Related words

Synonyms

rivets buttonhead socketed flat-bottomed bottomed flat-topped flatmounted slotted obconical tabular univallate flat bell-faced notched cup-shaped grooved

Associated

rivet flush bolt holes hole head used

Rhymes

countersink counter sink counter sunk

References