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idler meaning in Tamil

சோம்பேறி cōmpēṟi

/ˈaɪ̯dləː/US/ˈaɪ̯dlɚ/

idler in Tamil: சோம்பேறி (cōmpēṟi). In English, idler means one who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.

Tamil words for idler

one who is lazy; a sluggard
சோம்பேறி cōmpēṟi

English meaning of idler

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

What is the meaning of idler in Tamil?
Idler in Tamil is சோம்பேறி (cōmpēṟi).
idler என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Idler: சோம்பேறி (cōmpēṟi).
What does idler mean in English?
Idler means one who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.

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