Countersinks

/ˈkaʊntərˌsɪŋks/ noun

Definition

Plural noun: tools used to drill countersunk holes; or verb: drills countersunk holes.

Etymology

From countersink + -s. Both plural noun form and third-person singular present verb.

Kelly Says

A good set of countersinks is essential in any machine shop—different sizes for different screws, each cutting a precise cone-shaped recess.

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