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idler

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Noun

  1. One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
  2. One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
  3. Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.
  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.

Adjective

  1. comparative form of idle: more idle

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