adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
2. 2
   person who does no work wordnet
3. 3
   One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
4. 4
   Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch. dated
5. 5
   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."

Adjective

1. 1
   comparative form of idle: more idle comparative, form-of

Synonyms

All synonyms

bumdo-nothinglayaboutloaferdo nothingarab

Antonyms

All antonyms

achieverdoerdynamogo-getter

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

From idle + -er.

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