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idler

/ˈaɪdlər/ noun · British & US
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What does idler mean?

noun

A person who does not work or is idle; a person who spends their time doing nothing useful. A wheel or other part of a machine that turns round and round without doing any useful work.

Example

"The idler on the bicycle was loose, causing the wheel to wobble."

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