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Etymology

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From idle +‎ -er.

Noun

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idler (plural idlers)

  1. One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
  2. One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
  3. (nautical, dated) Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.[1]
  4. 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.[2][3]
    • 1890, The Northwestern Miller, volume 29, page 563:
      FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. [] Four run stones, Munson underrunners, 3 ft diameter. [] All with idlers and in the best condition.

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Adjective

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idler

  1. comparative form of idle: more idle

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