idler pulley

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idle pulley

also idler pulley

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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idler 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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