auger

• Nom désignant un outil servant à percer des trous, ou une tige ou spirale flexible en acier utilisée pour déboucher des canalisations.

A noun referring to a tool used for boring holes, or a flexible steel coil used to clear blockages in pipes.

1. Plumbing toolB2formal

   A long, flexible steel coil used to clear blockages in curved pipes.

   Tire-fond de plombier (furet)

   • The plumber used an auger to unclog the kitchen sink.
   • A drain auger can reach blockages deep inside the pipe.
   • He inserted the auger into the toilet to remove the obstruction.

2. Boring toolB2formal

   A hand tool with a spiral bit used for drilling holes in wood or other materials.

   Tarière (outil à bois)

   • He used an auger to bore a hole in the wooden plank.
   • The carpenter selected a large auger for the job.
   • An auger is essential for making precise holes in timber.

   Synonymesborerdrillgimletwimble