Tool for boring holes

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Tool for boring holes crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on August 22 2022 NYT Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Tool for boring holes has a total of 5 letters.

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1. The first letter of the answer is: A

2. The last letter of the answer is: R

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Definition

•	A carpenter's tool for boring holes larger than those bored by a gimlet. It has a handle placed crosswise by which it is turned with both hands. A pod auger is one with a straight channel or groove, like the half of a bean pod. A screw auger has a twisted blade, by the spiral groove of which the chips are discharge.
•	An instrument for boring or perforating soils or rocks, for determining the quality of soils, or the nature of the rocks or strata upon which they lie, and for obtaining water.

The word AUGER is a 5 letter word that has 2 syllable's. The syllable division for AUGER is: au-ger

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