go-devil

[ goh-dev-uhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a flexible, jointed apparatus forced through a pipeline to free it from obstructions.
a dart dropped into a well, especially an oil well, to explode a charge of dynamite or nitroglycerin previously placed in a desired position.
Railroads. a handcar.
a sled used to drag or carry logs, stone, etc.
Also called sled cul·ti·va·tor [sled, kuhl-t, uh, -vey-ter]. a cultivator that rides on wooden runners and is used on listed furrows.
Western U.S. any exceptionally fast or effective machine or appliance:
That food processor is a real go-devil.

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

A traveling primer or "go-devil squib" was then prepared as follows: A tin cone, 14 in.

He lived a lucky-go-devil, who could squander in a night of debauch more than he could earn in a month of labor.

Generally get some visiting lady, when there's one round, to drop the Go-devil.

Maybe you're broke and know you'll have to work like a go-devil when you get here!

At night the Monarch was released from the “go-devil” and secured only by his chains to a large tree.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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