idler
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 5
/ˈaɪ̯dləː/
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/ˈaɪ̯dləː/ · /ˈaɪ̯dlɚ/
Definition of idler
5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
noun
- One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
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noun
- One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
- One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
- (dated)Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.
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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.
“FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. […] Four run stones, Munson underrunners, 3 ft diameter. […] All with idlers and in the best condition.”
adj
- (comparative, form-of)comparative form of idle: more idle
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Etymology
From idle + -er.
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