Having indentations or marks cut in the opposite direction or on the opposite side of a surface.
From counter- (opposite) + indented (past tense of indent, from Latin 'indentare'). A technical descriptor used in manufacturing, design, and craftsmanship.
Counterindented gears mesh together like teeth—the indents on one gear fit perfectly into the opposite counterindents on another, transferring force efficiently!
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