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1. idle_pulley
noun. a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it.
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2. pulley
noun. ['ˈpʊli'] a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope.
Etymology
- pulley (English)
- polley (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. idle
adjective. ['ˈaɪdəl'] not in action or at work.
Etymology
- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. idle
verb. ['ˈaɪdəl'] run disconnected or idle.
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- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. idle
adjective. ['ˈaɪdəl'] without a basis in reason or fact.
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Etymology
- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. idle
verb. ['ˈaɪdəl'] be idle; exist in a changeless situation.
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- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. idle
adjective. ['ˈaɪdəl'] not in active use.
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Etymology
- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. idle
noun. ['ˈaɪdəl'] the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling.
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Etymology
- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. idle
adjective. ['ˈaɪdəl'] not yielding a return.
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- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. idle
adjective. ['ˈaɪdəl'] lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility.
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- idle (English)
- idel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))