idler.
One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From idle + -er.
comparative form of idle: more idle
Where this word comes from
From idle + -er.
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