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auger drilling
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auger drilling [′ȯ·gər ‚dril·iŋ]
(engineering)
A method of drilling in which penetration is accomplished by the cutting or gouging action of chisel-type cutting edges forced into the substance by rotation of the auger bit. Also known as auger boring.


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