Auger (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Snake
• Plumber's Snake

Hypernyms

• Snake
• Hand Tool

Hyponyms

• Trap-and-drain Auger

Meaning ²

Hand tool for boring holes.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The carpenter used a hand auger to drill a hole in the wooden beam.
• A hand auger is a simple and effective tool for boring holes in wood without electricity.
• In the field, the repairman relied on a hand-cranked auger to fix the broken well casing.
• The DIY enthusiast used a bow drill and an auger to make holes for the shelving unit.
• Before the advent of power tools, an auger was the primary means of drilling holes in wood by hand.

Synonyms

• Gimlet
• Screw Auger
• Wimble