screw auger

/skru ˌɔgər/
IPA guide

Definitions of screw auger
  1. noun
    hand tool for boring holes
    synonyms: auger, gimlet, wimble
    see moresee less
    type of:
    drill
    a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘screw auger'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family