| Counterscale |
n. |
Counterbalance; balance, as of one scale against another. |
| Counterscarf |
n. |
The exterior slope or wall of the ditch;
sometimes, the whole covered way, beyond the ditch, with its parapet and glacis; as, the enemy have lodged themselves on the counterscarp. |
| Counterseal |
v. t. |
To seal or ratify with another or others. |
| Countersealed |
imp. & p. p. |
of Counterseal |
| Countersealing |
p. pr. & vb. n. |
of Counterseal |
| Countersecure |
v. t. |
To give additional security to or for. |
| Countershaft |
n. |
An intermediate shaft; esp., one which receives motion from a line shaft in a factory and transmits it to a machine. |
| Countersign |
v. t. |
To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing. |
| Countersign |
a. |
The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity. |
| Countersign |
a. |
A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword. |
| Countersigned |
imp. & p. p. |
of Countersign |
| Countersigning |
p. pr. & vb. n. |
of Countersign |
| Countersink |
v. t. |
To chamfer or form a depression around the top of (a hole in wood, metal, etc.) for the reception of the head of a screw or bolt below the surface, either wholly or in part; as, to countersink a hole for a screw. |
| Countersink |
v. t. |
To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork. |
| Countersink |
n. |
An enlargement of the upper part of a hole, forming a cavity or depression for receiving the head of a screw or bolt. |
| Countersink |
n. |
A drill or cutting tool for countersinking holes. |
| Countersinking |
p. pr. & vb. n. |
of Countersink |
| Counterstand |
n. |
Resistance; opposition; a stand against. |
| Counterstep |
n. |
A contrary method of procedure; opposite course of action. |
| Counterstock |
n. |
See Counterfoil. |
| Counterstroke |
n. |
A stroke or blow in return. |
| Countersunk |
imp. & p. p. |
of Countersink |
| Countersunk |
p. p. & a. |
Chamfered at the top;
said of a hole. |
| Countersunk |
p. p. & a. |
Sunk into a chamfer; as, a countersunk bolt. |
| Countersunk |
p. p. & a. |
Beveled on the lower side, so as to fit a chamfered countersink; as, a countersunk nailhead. |
| Countersway |
n. |
A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence. |
