English Word · Intermediate
go-devil
A gadget or unspecified device, in various industries
Pronunciation: /ˈɡəʊdɛvəl/
Meaning
A gadget or unspecified device, in various industries.
Example
He had three wagonloads of go-devil squibs he wanted to sell, you know, these little oil-well torpedoes, hold about a quart of nitro each? Beautiful.
He had three wagonloads of go-devil squibs he wanted to sell, you know, these little oil-well torpedoes, hold about a quart of nitro each? Beautiful.
Practice tips
- Practice go-devil out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.