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auger

au.ger \'o.-g*r\ n [ME, alter. (resulting from incorrect division of a 
   nauger) of nauger)X, fr. OE nafoga-r; akin to OHG nabuge-r auger; both fr. 
   a prehistoric WGmc-NGmc compound whose constituents are represented by OE 
   nafu nave and ga-r spear - more at GORE 1: a tool for boring holes in wood 
   consisting of a shank with a crosswise h andle for turning, a central 
   tapered feed screw, and a pair of cutting lips 2: any of various 
   instruments of devices made like an auger and used for bo ring (as in soil) 
   or forcing through (as a meat grinder)