counter drill
/ˈkaʊntər ˌdrɪl/
verb
- To drill a recessed hole so that a screw or bolt head sits flush with or below the surface.
- Remember to counter-drill the top layer so the screw doesn't stick out.
- The carpenter counter-drilled each hole to hide the hardware.
- You need to counter-drill these holes before inserting the screws.
Synonyms
noun
- A tool or process used to create a recessed hole for a screw or bolt head, often to make it flush with the surface.
- Before assembling the cabinet, she ran a counter-drill over each pilot hole.
- He used a counter-drill to make the screw sit flush with the wood.
- The counter-drill created a perfect recess for the bolt head.