Auger

/ˈɔːɡɐ/

/ˈɔɡɝ/

Auger

a long spiral shaped tool used to make holes in wood or soil

synonyms : gimlet

a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes

Examples

1. That pit then transfers the rice through augers up to a grain elevator.

2. The lowest-cost well drilling technology in the world literally is a hand auger.

3. Most gardeners are familiar with augers like this 2-inch model.

4. But a small auger is perfect for this use and a lot less work.