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auger Definition

au·ger (ô′gər)

noun

  1. 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
  2. a similar but larger tool, as for boring holes in the earth

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

auger Synonyms

auger

n.

bit, twist drill, screw auger; see drill 2.

auger Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: These figures do not auger well for the future of British farming.
  • use: Soft soil In deep loam or soft clay a deep narrow hole can quickly be made using a post hole auger.
  • include: In order to measure the pH directly; the kit includes a plastic auger to perforate the ground.

Adjective modifier

  • Scotch: The Footprint Scotch Eyed Augers have the Jennings pattern double twist for hand operation.
  • continuous: Construction Process A hollow stemmed continuous flight auger is rotated into the ground to the required depth.
  • central: In all the cases, the central auger should always be inspected for wear from the top.
  • main: The main auger runs in a bottom well which should last the life of the drier.
  • long: The piles are constructed by boring to the full depth, using a long auger in one continuous downward movement.

Modifies a noun

  • spectroscopy: To compliment the microscopy we also used auger spectroscopy to determine the chemical nature of the surface.
  • boring: American Augers also offers several mud pump units for use in auger boring or pipe jacking.
  • electron: Auger electrons can be used to obtain information about the chemical state of a surface.
  • bit: Using a brace and bit A brace is designed to bore large wide holes, using auger bits.
  • hole: A total of 157 auger holes were sunk in low lying areas or areas of topographic anomaly.
  • survey: In order to determine this, you will need to use the results from the auger survey.

Noun used with modifier

  • eyed: The Footprint Scotch Eyed Augers have the Jennings pattern double twist for hand operation.
  • flight: Construction Process A hollow stemmed continuous flight auger is rotated into the ground to the required depth.
  • earth: A well borer or earth auger is used to make a hole down to water level.
  • screw: These are the use of a vibrating feed, a screw auger feed, and a notched cylinder feed mechanism.
  • intake: They have the dryer outside but the intake auger is below ground level inside the building.
  • soil: Test with a soil auger or by digging test pits.