1. plural of auger; tools with a spiral blade used for boring holes in wood or soil

1. third person singular present of auger; to bore a hole using an auger
2. to suggest or indicate something in advance; to portend or foreshadow (often used with 'well' or 'ill')
Usage: formal; often used in the phrase 'augers well' or 'augers ill'

Examples

• The carpenter selected several augers from his toolbox to drill holes for the wooden dowels.
• She augers the soil carefully to prepare the ground for planting.
• The recent sales figures auger well for the company's future growth.
• Dark clouds on the horizon auger ill for tomorrow's outdoor event.
• The team's strong performance in practice augers success in the upcoming tournament.
• He uses hand augers to extract soil samples from different depths.