countersink

/ˈkaʊntərsɪŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

A tool or operation used to create a countersink hole in a material, typically a small, conical depression in the surface of a workpiece to receive a screw head or other fitting.

“The carpenter used a countersink to create a recess for the screw head on the wooden cabinet door.”

Synonyms

  • counterbore
  • recess

Antonyms

  • protrusion