counterbore

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Synonyms: counterforce, countermure, counterfort, counterpose, countermove, counterfire, counterwork, counterpole, countervote, counterword, counterbores

Antonyms: counterforce, countermure, counterfort, counterpose, countermove, counterfire, counterwork, counterpole, countervote, counterword, counterbores

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Noun

1. A [[cylindrical]] [[recess]], typically [[machine]]d at the mouth of a [[hole]] to admit a [[screw]] (such as a [[cap screw]]) so that the screw sits [[flush]] with a surface.
2. The [[cutter]] used to cut such a recess. {{ng|(Also used, at less depth, for [[spotface#Verb|spotfacing]].)}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To create such a cylindrical recess.

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