How Do You Spell COUNTERSINK?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəsˌɪŋk] (IPA)

The word countersink is spelled with 12 letters but only 3 syllables. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /kaʊntərsɪŋk/. The first syllable, "count," is pronounced as in the word "counting." The second syllable, "er," is pronounced as in the word "her" but with a slight "r" sound at the end. The third syllable, "sink," is pronounced as in the word "sink." This spelling may be a challenge for some, but it is necessary for those in construction or engineering who frequently use this term.

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COUNTERSINK Meaning and Definition

  1. Countersink is a verb and a noun that is commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, and construction. It refers to the process of creating a tapered hole or depression into a material, typically a wood or metal surface, to allow the head of a screw, nail, or bolt to sit flush with or below the surface.

    As a verb, countersink refers to the action of using a special tool called a countersink bit or countersinking tool to cut or shape the conical recess. The tool is usually rotated in a rotary drill or power tool, and it gradually chips away the material and widens the mouth of a pre-drilled hole. This preparation is essential to prevent the screw or bolt head from protruding above the surface, which may cause interference or damage.

    As a noun, countersink is the depression or taper itself that is created by the countersinking process. It can be described as a conical, beveled, or chamfered recess, depending on its shape. Countersinks come in various sizes and angles, allowing for customization to accommodate different fastener heads.

    Countersinking is particularly useful when a smooth, even surface is desired, such as when joining materials together or when countersinking holes for hinges or decorative elements. It enhances the aesthetics of the finished project and prevents potential hazards or obstructions.

  2. To drill a conical depression in wood or metal to receive the head of a screw.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of COUNTERSINK

The word "countersink" originated from the Middle English term "countersenk", which was a combination of the words "counter" and "sinking". "Counter" referred to the action of opposing or reversing, while "sinking" referred to the act of creating a cavity or depression in a material. The term was used to describe the process of creating a conical-shaped recess or indentation in a material, often used to accommodate the head of a screw so that it sits flush with or below the surface. Over time, "countersenk" evolved into "countersink", which is the widely-used term today.

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Plural form of COUNTERSINK is COUNTERSINKS

Conjugate verb Countersink

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have countersunk
you would have countersunk
he/she/it would have countersunk
we would have countersunk
they would have countersunk
I would have countersink
you would have countersink
he/she/it would have countersink
we would have countersink
they would have countersink

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been countersinking
you would have been countersinking
he/she/it would have been countersinking
we would have been countersinking
they would have been countersinking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would countersink
you would countersink
he/she/it would countersink
we would countersink
they would countersink

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be countersinking
you would be countersinking
he/she/it would be countersinking
we would be countersinking
they would be countersinking

FUTURE

I will countersink
you will countersink
he/she/it will countersink
we will countersink
they will countersink

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be countersinking
you will be countersinking
he/she/it will be countersinking
we will be countersinking
they will be countersinking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have countersunk
you will have countersunk
he/she/it will have countersunk
we will have countersunk
they will have countersunk

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been countersinking
you will have been countersinking
he/she/it will have been countersinking
we will have been countersinking
they will have been countersinking

IMPERATIVE

you countersink
we let´s countersink

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to countersink

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was countersinking
you were countersinking
he/she/it was countersinking
we were countersinking
they were countersinking

PAST PARTICIPLE

countersunk

PAST PERFECT

I had countersunk
you had countersunk
he/she/it had countersunk
we had countersunk
they had countersunk

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been countersinking
you had been countersinking
he/she/it had been countersinking
we had been countersinking
they had been countersinking

PRESENT

I countersink
you countersink
he/she/it countersinks
we countersink
they countersink

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am countersinking
you are countersinking
he/she/it is countersinking
we are countersinking
they are countersinking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

countersinking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have countersunk
you have countersunk
he/she/it has countersunk
we have countersunk
they have countersunk

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been countersinking
you have been countersinking
he/she/it has been countersinking
we have been countersinking
they have been countersinking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it countersink

SIMPLE PAST

I countersank
you countersank
he/she/it countersank
we countersank
they countersank

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