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Countersunk vs Countersank - What's the difference?

countersunk | countersank |

As verbs the difference between countersunk and countersank

is that countersunk is while countersank is (countersink).

As an adjective countersunk

is (of a bolt or screw) that has a flat conical top allowing it to be inserted flush with a surface.

countersunk

English

Verb

(head)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a bolt or screw) That has a flat conical top allowing it to be inserted 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