robot

Plural: robots

Noun

• A machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically.
• a mechanism that can move automatically
• A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour.
• An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.
• A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.
• A bot, software designed to perform a task.
• A person who does not seem to have any emotions or individuality.
• A traffic light (from earlier robot policeman).
• A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.
• A style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot.
• A habitual poster on the /r9k/ board on 4chan; a member of the /r9k/ community.

Examples

• His opponent played like a ROBOT, always finding the optimal move in Words With Friends.
• We have a robot in the house that does the vacuuming.

Synonyms

automaton, golem, bot, clanker, robo, robot

Related Words

-bot, android, artificial intelligence, clanker, computer, cyborg, domotics, pedipulator, robo-, robocall, robosexual, robot revolution, robotic, robotics, robotization, tin man, ROBOTIC