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robot

Definition

  • noun: a real or imaginary machine that is controlled by a computer and is often made to look like a human or animal
  • noun: a machine that looks like a human being and performs various complex acts (as walking or talking) of a human being
  • sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who seems to do things automatically or who seems to have no feelings or emotions

Examples

  • A 'robotic' arm is used to mix the chemicals.

  • He answered their questions 'robotically'.

  • He answered the questions like a 'robot'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) very much. Did you identify with the character you're playing ? Oh. Why not ? Because he's playing a psychopathic flesh-eating robot. Classic. So, uh, is this your first film ? No. lt's my nd. Of course it is. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill