COUNTERSINKING Synonyms

• two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees

• cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel

• cut a furrow into a columns

• the material removed by a cut made underneath

• the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column

• a notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall

• (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball

• a cut made underneath to remove material

• sell cheaper than one's competition

• cut away material from the underside of (an object) so as to leave an overhanging portion in relief

• cut away the underpart of

• strike (the ball) in golf, tennis, or hockey obliquely downward so as to give a backspin or elevation to the shot

• cut obliquely into (a tree) below the main cut and on the side toward which the tree will fall

• a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole

• a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

• evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris

• (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

• several exercises intended to be done in series

• representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

• the act of putting something in position

• a unit of play in tennis or squash

• the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

• the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

• (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

• any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

• fixed and unmoving

• situated in a particular spot or position

• set down according to a plan

• being below the horizon

• determined or decided upon as by an authority

• converted to solid form (as concrete)

• put into a certain place or abstract location

• fix conclusively or authoritatively

• decide upon or fix definitely

• establish as the highest level or best performance

• put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

• fix in a border

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

• locate

• disappear beyond the horizon

• adapt for performance in a different way

• put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

• apply or start

• become gelatinous

• set in type

• put into a position that will restore a normal state

• insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

• give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

• urge to attack someone

• estimate

• equip with sails or masts

• get ready for a particular purpose or event

• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

• produce fruit

• arrange attractively

• a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole