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idler pulley

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idle pulley also idler pulley
n.
A pulley on a shaft that rests on or presses against a drive belt to guide it or take up slack. Also called idle wheel.
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Noun1.idler pulley - a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten itidler pulley - a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it
idle pulley, idle wheel
pulley, pulley block, pulley-block, block - 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
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