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go-devil
[goh-dev-uhl]
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 cultivator.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.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of go-devil1
Example Sentences
When he could no longer travel by truck, he revved up the engine of his shallow-water GO-DEVIL boat and continued his rescue operation.
The splendid set pieces of the book explain the intricate classic art of building a log cabin, notch by hand-hewn notch, the principles of stone chimney construction, the shingles split from the white oak log with wedges, go-devil, maul and froe.
Painted and caparisoned in madcap masquerade, they leap down from their green go-devil and race through startled crowds like advance men for oncoming chaos.
The primary power is one of those Go-Devil motors that can get through most everything.
A ‘go-devil’ let loose too soon and blinded him.”
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