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COUNTERSINK

Definition:

[noun] a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface
[noun] a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
Synonyms: counterbore, bit
[verb] insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
Synonyms: set