Auger

usgb/ˈɔːɡər/
noun

A sharp tool used for boring holes in hard materials such as wood or soil.

He used an auger to drill a hole in the tree trunk.
Visual representation of "auger" - A sharp tool used for boring holes in hard materials such as wood or soil.

Often appears as...

  • to use an auger
  • hand auger
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Tool Precision

An auger creates precise holes, important for professional craftsmanship or gardening.

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The carpenter chose an auger for the precision required in making the chair.
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Manual Operation

Hand augers are manually operated, meaning they require physical effort to use.

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Without power tools, they turned the hand auger with sheer muscle.
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Size Variation

Augers come in different sizes, choose one according to the diameter of the hole needed.

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For the wine rack, use a small auger to bore holes for the pegs.
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