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Countersinking

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counterborenounA cylindrical recess, typically machined at the mouth of a hole to admit a screw (such as a cap screw) so that the screw sits flush with a surface.
setverb(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
countersink bitnouna bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
countersnounOne who counts.
countermarknounA mark or token added to those already existing, as a security or proof.
countershotnounA shot made in response to another shot (as from a gun or cannon).
countershaftnounSynonym of jackshaft (“mechanical component for rotational force”).
counteringverbTo contradict, oppose.
countervailsverbTo counter, counteract, counterbalance, neutralize, or negate.
counterpoisingnounAn effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence
counterstainnoun(microscopy) A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see
counterminenounA mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.
counterchangedverb(heraldry) Having the tinctures exchanged mutually.
countertopsnounThe top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.
counterchecknounA second check (in order to confirm or deny a previous one).
counterpoisenounAn effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence
countertopnounThe top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.
counternounOne who counts.
drill holenouna hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
counterstainsnoun(microscopy) A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see

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