auger
noun
au·ger
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Definition of auger
: any of various tools or devices with a helical shaft or part that are used for boring holes (as in wood, soil, or ice) or moving loose material (such as snow)
Illustration of auger
auger: 1, 2 screw, 3 tapering pod
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Examples of auger in a Sentence
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And then there’s drain cleaning: Running a power auger through a clogged sewer is not for people with a low gag reflex. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How to Become a Skilled Tradesperson," 13 Mar. 2019 Poured into a bin attached to the side of the grill, these pellets are fed into the burn box via a turning auger. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, "S.A.’s money’s no object, high-end outdoor kitchens," 2 July 2018 Avid anglers move around, drill multiple holes in the ice with lightweight augers, and use pull-behind shacks. — Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, "20 Things That Take Longer Than the Nose Ascent," 18 June 2018 During the walk around the woods, children and adults were offered the opportunity to get hands-on and drill into bark using an auger — a low-tech tool used to bore holes in maple trees. — Omar Abdel-baqui, Detroit Free Press, "Photos: Maple Syrup Days--get your sticky sap before it's sour," 17 Mar. 2018 Dale took to the ice dressed in his unique drilling attire and with a power auger successfully managed to break the ice. — Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, "Local firm’s “Subea Shuttle” aims to slice offshore drilling costs," 20 Feb. 2018 The wilderness designation precludes the use of any sort of power equipment, like power ice augers, chain saws, snowmachines or airplanes. — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, "Solitude, big rainbows are the reward for trekking to Kenai refuge’s wilderness lakes," 9 Jan. 2018 And then there’s drain cleaning: Running a power auger through a clogged sewer is not for people with a low gag reflex. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How to Become a Skilled Tradesperson," 13 Mar. 2019 The auger consists of a 25- to 50-foot-long flexible steel cable that’s wound up inside a metal drum. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Unclog a Drain," 26 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'auger.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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auger
noun
English Language Learners Definition of auger
: a sharp tool that is used chiefly for making holes
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auger
noun
au·ger
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Kids Definition of auger
: a tool used for boring holes
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