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Countersank vs Countersink - What's the difference?

countersank | countersink |

As verbs the difference between countersank and countersink

is that countersank is (countersink) while countersink is to create such a conical recess.

As a noun countersink is

a conical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.

countersank

English

Verb

(head)
  • (countersink)

    • countersink

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a conical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.

    • Verb

  • To create such a conical recess.
    • to countersink a hole for a screw
  • To cause to sink even with or below the surface.
    • to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork

    See also

    * counterbore * sink * spotface

    countersink

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a conical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.

    • Verb

  • To create such a conical recess.
    • to countersink a hole for a screw
  • To cause to sink even with or below the surface.
    • to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork

    See also

    * counterbore * sink * spotface