auger
Pronunciation:
/ˈɔːɡə(ɹ)/noun
Definitions
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
A hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice, etc. for scientific study.
verb
Definitions
To use an auger; to drill a hole using an auger.
To proceed in the manner of an auger.