Associations to the word «Idler»

Wiktionary

IDLER, noun. One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
IDLER, noun. One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
IDLER, noun. (nautical) (dated) Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch
IDLER, noun. A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.
IDLER, adjective. Comparative form of idle: more idle

Dictionary definition

IDLER, noun. Person who does no work; "a lazy bum".

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