auger

The definition of an auger is a tool used for drilling either used independently in a brace or attached to a larger mechanism.

(noun)

An example of an auger is the tool used to dig holes for posts.

See auger in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a narrow tool for boring holes in wood, etc., with a sharp end for cutting and spiral grooves for channeling the shavings out of the hole: it is larger than a gimlet
a similar but larger tool, as for boring holes in the earth

Origin: by faulty separation of ME a nauger < OE nafogar, nave drill < nafu, nave + gar, a spear: see gore

See auger in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Any of various hand tools, typically having a threaded shank and cross handle, used for boring holes in wood or ice.
b. A drill bit.
a. A machine having a rotating helical shaft for boring into the earth.
b. A rotating helical shaft used to convey material, as in a snow blower.

transitive verb au·gered, au·ger·ing, au·gers

To drill or bore using an auger.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from an auger

Origin: , alteration of a nauger

Origin: , from Old English nafogār, auger; see nobh- in Indo-European roots

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