- An enlargement of the upper part of a hole, forming a
cavity or depression for receiving the head of a screw or bolt. - A drill or cutting tool for countersinking holes.
2 . Countersink
[ v. t.]
- To chamfer or form a depression around the top of
(a hole in wood, metal, etc.) for the reception of the head of a screw
or bolt below the surface, either wholly or in part; as, to countersink
a hole for a screw. - To cause to sink even with or below the surface;
as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork.