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Vocabulary Entry
auger
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tool with a helical bit for boring holes in wood or the ground.
Example Sentences
"The carpenter used an auger to create deep holes for the fence posts."
"During the excavation, the workers operated the auger to dig into the rocky soil."
"An auger is essential for planting bulbs in the garden."
V
verb
To bore a hole using an auger.
Example Sentences
"They will auger several holes in the ground for the new mailbox posts."
"Before planting the trees, we need to auger several holes for the roots."
"The team plans to auger through the ice to gather samples from the lake bed."