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Rareauger
The correct spelling is auger.
How to pronounce auger
/ˈɔːɡə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈɔːɡə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Auj-er
The correct spelling is auger. A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.
- 2.A snake or plumber's snake (plumbing tool).
- 3.A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence posts
- 4.A hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice, etc. for scientific study.
verb
- 1.To use an auger; to drill a hole using an auger.
- 2.To proceed in the manner of an auger.
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