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Auger vs. Augur

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auger
Definition

a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes

Examples

The workmen need an auger to remove the material from the pipe.

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augur
Definition

Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad

Examples

These signs augur bad news