Hand tool for boring holes.

synonyms: auger, gimlet, screw auger.

Roget 262: perforator, piercer, borer, auger, chisel, gimlet, stylet^†, drill, wimble^†, awl, bradawl, scoop, terrier, corkscrew, dibble, trocar [Med.], trepan, probe, bodkin, needle, stiletto, rimer, warder, lancet; punch, puncheon; spikebit^†, gouge; spear etc. (weapon) 727; puncher; punching machine, punching press; punch pliers.    ... show more

Dutch: fretboor, grondboor
Polish: świder