countershear

/ˈkaʊntərˌʃɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A shear tool used to cut the back of a previously sheared metal cut, reducing stress and improving its properties.

“To achieve a stress-free metal finish, the engineer decided to use a countershear to refine the cut.”

Synonyms

  • backgauge
  • retrogress

Antonyms

  • advance
  • progress