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Idler

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  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.
    dated
  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.

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Examples

“FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. […] Four run⟳ stones, Munson underrunners, 3 ft diameter. […] All with idlers and in the best condition.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Idlers Idles idleship idlesse Idlest idleton

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