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counter-drill

/ˈkaʊn.tər.drɪl/

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verb

/ˈkaʊn.tər.drɪl/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий сверлить в противоположном направлении или выполнять операцию зенкерования, обычно в горном деле или инженерном контексте.

An obsolete verb meaning to drill in the opposite direction or to perform a counter-boring operation, typically in mining or engineering contexts.

  1. Drill in an opposite directionC1formal

    To drill in a direction opposite to a previous or primary drilling operation, often used in engineering or construction to create a specific pattern or relieve stress.

    ruСверлить в противоположном направлении

    • The engineer instructed the team to counter-drill the holes to prevent cracking.
    • They had to counter-drill the metal plate to ensure even distribution of force.
    • The process requires you to counter-drill at a precise angle to the original bore.
Forms
  • counter-drilled past participle
  • counter-drilled past simple
  • counter-drilling present participle
  • counter-drills third person singular