auger
UK: ˈɔːɡə | US: ˈɔːɡər
n. a tool used for boring holes in wood, soil, or other materials, typically consisting of a rotating helical bit
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The word "auger" traces back to Old English nafogār, a compound of nafu (nave of a wheel) + gār (spear, borer). Over time, nafogār was shortened and phonetically simplified to "auger." The term originally referred to a tool for boring the hub of a wheel but later generalized to any boring tool. The spelling and pronunciation shifted under the influence of folk etymology, falsely associating it with "augment" or "awe."
The carpenter used an auger to drill precise holes in the timber.
Farmers often employ soil augers to take samples from the ground.
The antique auger displayed in the museum was remarkably well-preserved.
He twisted the auger deeper into the wood to widen the hole.
Modern augers can be powered by electricity for faster drilling.