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counterbore

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntəbɔː/
Definition of counterbore

noun

  • a drilled hole that has a wider section at the top.
  • a drill whose bit has a uniform smaller diameter near the tip, for drilling counterbores in one operation.

verb

[with object]
  • drill a counterbore in (an object): dies are counterbored to prevent material build-up

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