Counterscale :: Counterscale (n.) Counterbalance; balance, as of one scale against another..

Counterscarf :: 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 :: Counterseal (v. t.) To seal or ratify with another or others.

Countersealed :: Countersealed (imp. & p. p.) of Countersea.

Countersealing :: Countersealing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Countersea.

Countersecure :: Countersecure (v. t.) To give additional security to or for.

Countershaft :: Countershaft (n.) An intermediate shaft; esp., one which receives motion from a line shaft in a factory and transmits it to a machine..

Countersign :: 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 :: Countersign (a.) The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity..

Countersign :: Countersign (a.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword..

Countersigned :: Countersigned (imp. & p. p.) of Countersig.

Countersigning :: Countersigning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Countersig.

Countersink :: 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 :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..

Countersink :: 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 :: Countersink (n.) A drill or cutting tool for countersinking holes.

Countersinking :: Countersinking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Countersin.

Counterstand :: Counterstand (n.) Resistance; opposition; a stand against.

Counterstep :: Counterstep (n.) A contrary method of procedure; opposite course of action.

Counterstock :: Counterstock (n.) See Counterfoil.

Counterstroke :: Counterstroke (n.) A stroke or blow in return.

Countersunk :: Countersunk (imp. & p. p.) of Countersin.

Countersunk :: Countersunk (p. p. & a.) Chamfered at the top; -- said of a hole.

Countersunk :: Countersunk (p. p. & a.) Sunk into a chamfer; as, a countersunk bolt..

Countersunk :: Countersunk (p. p. & a.) Beveled on the lower side, so as to fit a chamfered countersink; as, a countersunk nailhead..

Countersway :: Countersway (n.) A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.

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