augers

[US]/[ˈɔːɡəz]/
[UK]/[ˈɔːɡərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to bore a hole with an auger; to search for information or evidence
n.a tool with a helical screw used to bore holes in the ground, wood, or metal; a person who bores holes using an auger

Phrases & Collocations

augers wood

auger bit

augering soil

augered hole

large auger

augers rust

auger machine

augering ground

auger handle

augers spin

Example Sentences

the construction crew used augers to bore through the hard rock.

we rented a post hole auger for planting fence posts in the backyard.

the auger bit needs sharpening after extensive use in clay soil.

he carefully operated the ground auger, avoiding any underground cables.

the soil was too sandy for the auger to grip effectively.

they purchased a new hydraulic auger for their drilling business.

the auger's powerful motor easily cut through the roots.

we need to order replacement parts for the broken auger.

the geologist used an auger to collect soil samples for analysis.

the auger's steady advance created a deep, cylindrical hole.

the team transported the heavy auger to the remote job site.

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