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Augers

Scope note

Hand tools with a long steel bit, usually not larger than 1 inch in diameter, with a wood handle that is usually set perpendicular to the bit; used for boring holes in wood.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023572

Broader Terms used

<cutting tools>

Equivalent Terms used

auger

Created

12yrs ago

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