Auger
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːɡər/
Auger (noun)
- A tool used to make holes in wood or soil by twisting.
- A spiral-shaped device used to move materials like grain or snow.
Examples
- The carpenter used an auger to drill holes in the wood.
- An auger is essential for making precise holes in construction.
Common collocations: use an auger, auger bit, hand auger, operate an auger, auger conveyor