idler
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ̯dləː/
The English word “idler” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
- One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
- Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.
- A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power through its own axle, but forms part of a gear train, supports a moving belt, etc.
Etymology
From idle + -er.
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