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auger

UK/'ɒ:gә/US
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Definitions

n.

A tool with a spiral bit used for boring holes in wood or the ground.

螺旋钻,木螺钻

v.

To drill or bore a hole using an auger.

用螺旋钻钻孔

Root Breakdown

Native English
augerother
=auger

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The farmer used a hand auger to drill holes for planting fence posts in the field.

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