idler

  1. Noun.  One who idles; one who spends his time in inaction.
  2. Noun.  One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
  3. Noun.  (nautical, dated) Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watchOED 2nd edition 1989.
  4. Noun.  A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idler%20wheelhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idler+pulleyOED 2nd edition 1989.

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