n.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ -g ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, alteration (resulting from false division of a nauger ) of nauger, from Old English nafog ā r; akin to Old High German nabug ē r auger, Old English nafu nave, g ā r spear ― more at NAVE , GORE
Date: before 12th century
: any of various tools or devices having a helical shaft or member that are used for boring holes (as in wood, soil, or ice) or moving loose material (as snow)
auger: 1, 2 screw, 3 tapering pod