English Explanatory Dictionary

go-devil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gadget or unspecified device, in various industries.
  2. A weight which is dropped into a bore, as of an oil well, to explode a cartridge previously lowered.
  3. A device, such as a loosely fitted plug, which is driven through a pipe by the pressure of the contents behind the plug to clear away obstructions.
  4. A rough sled or dray used for dragging or hauling loads.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡəʊdɛvəl/

Word forms

go-devil go-devils

Etymology

From go + devil.

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