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What is a go-devil?

What is a go-devil? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (US, colloquial) A gadget or unspecified device, as used in various industries.
    1. A weight which is dropped into a bore, as of an oil well, to explode a cartridge previously lowered.
    2. 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.
    3. A rough sled or dray used for dragging logs, hauling stone, etc.
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She was a go-devil climber and, in her private letters, a model of vigor and honesty.
Just find a good place where you can see her when she shoots, and I'll drop the go-devil.
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.
Certain tools can work as a go-devil because their diameter is very close to 3.75 in.
At present neither go-devil can sample formation fluids, but it should be feasible to develop this capability.
Generally get some visiting lady, when there's one round, to drop the go-devil.

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