Difference between Gimlet and Auger

What is the difference between Gimlet and Auger?

Gimlet as a noun is a small screw-tipped tool for boring holes. while Auger as a noun is a carpenter's tool for boring holes larger than those bored by a gimlet.

Gimlet

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes. A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).

Auger

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A carpenter's tool for boring holes larger than those bored by a gimlet.A snake or plumber's snake .A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence postsA hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice, etc. for scientific study.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To use an auger; to drill a hole using an auger.

We hope you now know whether to use Gimlet or Auger in your sentence.

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