v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Countersunk p. pr. & vb. n. Countersinking. ]1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. An enlargement of the upper part of a hole, forming a cavity or depression for receiving the head of a screw or bolt. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ In the United States a flaring cavity formed by chamfering the edges of a round hole is called a countersink, while a cylindrical flat-bottomed enlargement of the mouth of the hole is usually called a conterbore. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A drill or cutting tool for countersinking holes. [ 1913 Webster ]
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