idler
Syllables: id·ler/ˈaɪ̯dləː/US/ˈaɪ̯dlɚ/
idler noun: one who idles; one who spends their time in inaction. Also the comparative form of idle.
Noun
idler (plural idlers)
- One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
- One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
- 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 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.1890, The Northwestern Miller, volume 29, page 563
Also used as
idler is also the comparative form of idle.
idler meaning in Hindi, Tamil and Tagalog
idler in Hindi
- one who is lazy; a sluggard
- कामचोर kāmcor
idler in Tamil
- one who is lazy; a sluggard
- சோம்பேறி cōmpēṟi
idler in Tagalog
- one who is lazy; a sluggard
- bulakbol, istambay, sampiyad
Synonyms of idler
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Antonyms
Forms of idler
| plural | idlers |
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Origin of idler
From idle + -er.
Words formed from idler
Questions about idler
- What does idler mean?
- Idler means one who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
- What is idler in Hindi?
- Idler in Hindi is कामचोर (kāmcor). See Idler meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is idler?
- Idler is a noun.
- How do you pronounce idler?
- Idler is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯dləː/ (UK).
- What is the plural of idler?
- The plural of idler is idlers.
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