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auger Synonyms

Another word for auger

Choosing another word for auger depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tool with a helical bit used for boring holes in wood, ice, or the ground.

Usage Example

"The carpenter used a hand borer to bore deep, clean holes into the oak beam."

Strong
borer
drill
gimlet

• verb (Context 2)

To bore, drill, or move material using an auger.

Usage Example

"The crew augered several postholes along the perimeter of the pasture before setting the fence."

Strong
bore
drill
Weak
perforate

• Nearby Words

auditorily
auditorium
auditory
auger
augh
aughts
augment

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Auger. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/auger
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