idler

noun
/ˈaɪ̯dləː/UK/ˈaɪ̯dlɚ/US

Etymology

From idle + -er.

  1. inherited from *īdalaz
  2. inherited from *īdal
  3. inherited from īdel
  4. inherited from idel
  5. suffixed as idler — “idle + er

Definitions

  1. One who idles

    One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.

  2. Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.

  3. A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power through its…

    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.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. comparative form of idle

      comparative form of idle: more idle

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

A definitional loop anchored at idler. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.

01idler02inaction03labor04party05contest06combat07fight08campaign09player

A definitional loop anchored at idler. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.

9 hops · closes at idler

curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.

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