Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
auger
noun
/ˈɔːɡər/
Definition
A tool for boring holes in hard materials.
Examples
- The carpenter used an auger to drill deep holes for the fence posts.
- They used an auger to extract samples from the frozen ground for research.
- He carefully maneuvered the auger into the wood to ensure a straight hole.
Meaning
An auger is a cylindrical tool that helps to remove material as it is used to create holes in soil, wood, or ice.
Synonyms
- drill
- bore
- bit
- shank
- spiral
