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hole vs countersink

countersink vs hole

hole and countersink both are nouns.

hole and countersink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hole Yes No Yes No
countersink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, countersink is a hyponym of hole; that is, countersink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hole:
  • hole: an opening deliberately made in or through something
  • countersink: 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
hole (noun) countersink (noun)
an opening deliberately made in or through something a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course 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
informal terms for the mouth
an opening into or through something
a depression hollowed out of solid matter
an unoccupied space
informal terms for a difficult situation
a fault
hole (verb) countersink (verb)
make holes in insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
hit the ball into the hole
Difference between hole and countersink

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