auger

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/ˈɔːɡə(ɹ)/ English

Definitions

noun

A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.
A snake or plumber's snake (plumbing tool).
A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence posts
A hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice, etc. for scientific study.

verb

To use an auger; to drill a hole using an auger.
To proceed in the manner of an auger.

Related words

Synonyms

gimlet wimble snake screw auger drill augur bore jones borings aiguille trepan arrow-hole piercel nose bit grab podger

Associated

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Rhymes

augur flogger fogger dogger jogger logger blogger cataloger hogger lager

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