auger

Meanings

• noun

  A type of drill used to bore holes or extract material, especially in mining or woodworking.

  - "The miner used an auger to drill into the rock."
  - "The carpenter used an auger to make pilot holes for the screws."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔːɡə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with auger
mower , power , tower

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Variants

List of all variants of auger that leads to same result
auger , augers , Auger effect , Auger effects , Auger process , Auger processes , Auger electron , Auger electrons , Auger electron spectroscopies , Auger electron spectroscopy , Auger spectroscopies , Auger spectroscopy

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Etymology

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From Middle English augen, from Old Norse auga, meaning 'eye'. The drill resembles an eye with its bit at the center.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest auger is used in the mining industry to extract diamonds from the ground.

2. The word 'auger' is also used as a verb to describe the action of drilling or boring.

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Related Concepts

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1. drill bit: A tool used to bore holes or cut through various materials. An auger bit is specifically designed for use with an auger.

2. boring: The process of making a hole or creating an opening in a material. Augering is a common method for boring.

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Culture

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The auger has been used in various forms throughout history, from simple wooden models to modern electric versions. It has been an essential tool in industries such as mining, construction, and woodworking.

How to Memorize "auger"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an eye-shaped drill bit. Visualize the bit turning and boring into a material.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'auger' with the action of drilling or boring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'An Auger Aids Underground Excavation' to remember the meaning of the word.

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