devil's tail en · NOUN
Etymology
From devil + tail; applied in Scotland to a cooper’s “knocking-up” tool (cask-head lifter).
Meanings
- (Scotland) A cooper’s knocker-up; a tool used to lift or level a cask head from inside the cask.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| devil's tails | Number=Plur | lexicographic |