These are the meanings of the letters UNDERSTOCKING when you unscramble them.
- Constringed (imp. & p. p.)
of Constringe
- Countersign (a.)
A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.
- Countersign (a.)
The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.
- 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.
- Countersink (n.)
A drill or cutting tool for countersinking holes.
- 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 (v. t.)
To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork.
- 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.