auger

Example Sentences

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A fountain of water erupted when he yanked the auger from the hole.

From Science Magazine

The fact both players are nearing a return augers well for Rangers' ambitions.

From BBC

You can buy a bulb-planting auger, which attaches to a cordless drill, but this works best in improved, loamy soil.

From Washington Post

Yes, the degree of difficulty has been very high for batsmen in this game, which doesn’t auger well for England against India.

From The Guardian

We twisted augers into the ground and came up with ten bags of soil while his wife painted the living room and his 6-year-old son played in his bedroom.

From Salon