English Dictionary

auger

/ˈɔː.ɡə(ɹ)/

noun

A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet. / A snake or plumber's snake (plumbing tool). / A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence posts

The farmer used an auger to dig holes for planting.

意味（1）

A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.

Pete Burnett needs a fan belt for his auger.

意味（2）

A snake or plumber's snake (plumbing tool).

意味（3）

A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence posts

意味（4）

A hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice, etc. for scientific study.