devil

Definitions

• (theology) An evil creature.
• (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
• (folklore) A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
• The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
• A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
• A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.
• (euphemistic) Hell.
• A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
• A dust devil.
• (religion) An evil or erring entity.
• (dialectal) A barren, unproductive and unused area.
• (cookery) A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.
• A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.
• A Tasmanian devil.
• (cycling) An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.