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auger

noun as in drill

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We are at the leading edge of achieving this capability, and doing so augers badly for expensive manned aircraft, especially those that operate routinely near to the ground.

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It features lights on both the control panel and auger, so you can really see what you’re doing, even in dim conditions.

The gas-powered, two-stage blower beats electric and one-stage models when it comes to forcing, and the steel auger slices through even heavy or icy snow buildup to provide a 24-inch wide, 20-inch deep clearing capacity.

WeberUse the Traeger Ironwood 885 pellet grill’s companion app to select a temperature, and its auger will dispense the precise amount of wood pellets to hold it there, producing perfectly tenderized cuts.

When I first looked at the Fyra, I thought it would use an auger to push pellets into the oven to create even heat, much like a Traeger BBQ.

She extends the end of her body till it is like an auger, and with this she bores a deep hole in the earth.

Auger holes had been bored in the shaft and strong oak pins had been driven in to serve for handles.

You've been waiting your moment, holding your breath on one side of the wall while the auger grinds through from the other.

To broach a pipe, pierce it with an auger or gimlet, four fingers- breadth over the lower rim, so that the dregs may not rise.

Mr. Henry was the first to make the “rag” carpet, and was the inventor of the screw-auger.

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On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to auger, such as: borer, gimlet, grill, and tool.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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