Countersink (Verb)
Meaning
Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink).
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The carpenter carefully countersink the screws to create a smooth surface for the finish layer of paint.
- She used a countersink drill bit to set the nail head below the level of the surrounding wood.
- Before applying the varnish, he made sure to countersink all the screws on the table surface.
- The mason countersink the anchor bolt into the concrete foundation for added stability.
- To avoid any protruding edges, the woodworker will countersink the hinge pins into the door frame.