Definition
Definition of augered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
woodworkTECH. bored using an auger, shaped by that drilling processTECH.
- The post was augered to fit the metal pin.
- Each augered beam slid neatly onto the foundation rods.
- The fence posts were augered to accommodate underground wiring.
Origin of augered
English, auger (boring tool) + -ed (past)
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- French:foré à la tarière, ...
- German:gebohrt, ...
- Italian:trivellato, ...
- Spanish:taladrado con barrena, ...
- Portuguese:furado a trado, ...
- Chinese:螺旋钻孔的, ...
- Japanese:オーガーで穴を開けた, ...
- Arabic:مَثقوب بِمِثقاب لَولَبِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּדָּח, ...
- Russian:сверлёный, ...
- Ukrainian:просвердлений буравом, ...
- Hindi:औगर से छेदा हुआ, ...
Definition of auger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
woodworkingTECH. tool for boring holes in woodTECH.
- He used an auger to make holes in the wooden plank.
2.
toolsTECH. tool for boring holes in the groundTECH.
- The farmer used an auger to dig holes for the fence posts.
3.
plumbingTECH. tool for clearing pipe blockagesTECH.
- The plumber used an auger to clear the clogged pipe.
4.
core samplesTECH. tool for taking core samplesTECH.
- Scientists used an auger to extract ice core samples.
Verb
1.
drillingtr. TECH. drill a hole using a long rotating helical tooltr. TECH.
- He augered a hole for the fence post.
2.
motionintr. TECH. move in a spiraling or drilling mannerintr. TECH.
- The plane augered into the ground.
Images of auger
tool for boring holes in wood 
tool for boring holes in the ground 
tool for clearing pipe blockages 
tool for taking core samples
Expressions with auger
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plumber's tool for unclogging toilets
He used a closet auger to clear the toilet.
Origin of auger
Old English, augar (piercer)
Examples of auger in a sentence
An auger is essential for drilling precise holes. An auger is essential for ice fishing to drill through the ice. The construction crew used an auger to install the signposts. An auger is essential for any serious plumbing work. He bought a new auger for his plumbing business. The auger drilled deep into the earth.
They used an auger for soil sampling. They augered through the ice to catch fish. The workers augered into the ground to install the pipes. The drill augered through the dense rock. The tornado augered across the open field.
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- French:vrille, forer, ...
- German:Bohrer, bohren, ...
- Italian:trivella, trivellare, ...
- Spanish:barrena, barrenar, ...
- Portuguese:broca, perfurar, ...
- Chinese:钻孔器, 钻孔, ...
- Japanese:オーガー, オーガーで穴を開ける, ...
- Arabic:مِثْقاب, ثَقَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:כְּלִי קִדּוּחַ, לִקְדּוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:бур, сверлить, ...
- Ukrainian:бур, свердлити, ...
- Hindi:बरमा, औगर करना, ...
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