auger

/ˈɔː.ɡə(ɹ)/noun
High School
1

A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.

2

A snake or plumber's snake (plumbing tool).

3

A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence posts

4

A hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice, etc. for scientific study.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing