idler

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
  • One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
  • (nautical) 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, but supports a moving belt etc.

Etymology

Suffix from English idle.

Origin

English

idle

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