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go-devil

go-dev·il
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [goh dev-uh l]
    • /goʊ ˈdɛv əl/
    • /ɡəʊ ˈdev.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [goh dev-uh l]
    • /goʊ ˈdɛv əl/

Definitions of go-devil word

  • noun go-devil a flexible, jointed apparatus forced through a pipeline to free it from obstructions. 1
  • noun go-devil a dart dropped into a well, especially an oil well, to explode a charge of dynamite or nitroglycerin previously placed in a desired position. 1
  • noun go-devil Railroads. a handcar. 1
  • noun go-devil a sled used to drag or carry logs, stone, etc. 1
  • noun go-devil Also called sled cultivator. a cultivator that rides on wooden runners and is used on listed furrows. 1
  • noun go-devil Western U.S. any exceptionally fast or effective machine or appliance: That food processor is a real go-devil. 1

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Origin of go-devil

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Go-devil

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

go-devil popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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