Auger is a hand tool with a helical shaft used for boring holes, or a drilling implement that conveys materials; in geology or archaeology, it may refer to an auger drill or an auger probe. The term can also describe a twist of soil around a central axis. In everyday use, it denotes equipment designed to create narrow, cylindrical holes with a rotating helical screw. Often paired with handles or a crank for manual operation.
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