counter swallowtail (kounterswolotal)

In fort., an outwork in the form of a single tenaille, wider at the gorge than at the head. counter-sway (kounter-swa), n. sway; opposing influence. Contrary By a counters way of restraint curbing their wild exorbitance almost in the other extreme; as when we bow things the contrary way, to make them come to their natural straightne . Milton , Divorce. counter-tally (koun'ter-tal-i), n. [ coun tertale, countretaille , contretaille , countre taille , F. contre- taille ; as counter- + tally .] A tally serving as a check to another. counter-taste (koun'ter-tāst), n. Opposite or false taste. [Rare.] There is a kind of counter - taste , founded on surprise and curiosity, which maintains a sort of rivalship with the IMG:content-1455.png:[blocks in formation] used as an answer to another. counter-signature (koun'ter-sig-nā-tur), n. The name of a secretary or other subordinate An opposite or opposing tendency. counter-tendency (kounter-ten-den-si), n. IMG:content-1456.png:[blocks in formation] countersink (koun'tėr-singk), v. t.; pret. and pp.countersunk, ppr. countersinking. 1. To form by drilling or turning, as a cavity in timber or other materials, for the reception of the head of a bolt or screw, a plate of iron, etc., in order that it may be nearly or quite flush with the surface: as, to countersink a hole for a screw.2. To cause to sink in any other body so as to be nearly or quite flush with its surface: as, to countersink a screw or bolt by making a depre ion for its head. - Countersunk bolt, nail. IMG:content-1457.png:[blocks in formation] according as it is to be used on wood, iron, bra , etc. Specifically--(a) A boring-bit having a conical or spherical cutter, used to make a depre ion to re IMG:content-1458.png:[blocks in formation] a, a. Countersinks of which the sides are chamfered to receive an ordinary wood-screw. b. Countersink for flat-head screw, or bolt-head. c. Countersink used in watch-making. d. Countersink-bit. ceive the head of a screw. (b) A blacksmiths' punch or a metal-working tool for chamfering a hole punched or drilled in metal. (c) A cutting-tool fitted to a drill-stock for chamfering the edge of the hole formed by the drill. 2. An enlargement of a hole to receive the head of a screw or bolt. E. H. Knight. -3. The rece in the chamber of a gun into which the rim of the cartridge fits. counter-slope counter-slope (koun'tér-slöp), n. 1. An overhanging slope: as, a wall with a counter - slope. Mahan.-2. In fort., the inclination of the sole of an embrasure upward and outward from the sill: used in contradistinction to the downward slope toward the front usually given to the soles in embrasure batteries. The Hegelian system recognizes every natural tendency of thought as logical, although it be certain to be abolished by counter - tendencies . Pop. Sci. Mo., XII. 12.