devil

(theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.

(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, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.

A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.

A printer's assistant. Also (India) "a poltergeist that haunts printing works".

A dust devil.

(dialectal, in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.

(cooking) 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, slang) An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.

(nautical) Ellipsis of devil seam.: The seam between garboard strake and the keel (a seam on wooden boats)