augers
noun
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A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.
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A snake or plumber's snake (plumbing tool).
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A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence posts
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A hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice, etc. for scientific study.
verb
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To use an auger; to drill a hole using an auger.
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To proceed in the manner of an auger.