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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

  • (..) " I'll tan your fucking hide " " Ride! " " Kyle's fingers be silver " " Jack's voice then be gold " " But lest you think we're vain " " We know you're all robots and we don't care " " Tenacious D " " We reign! " " We reign " " Supreme, oh God! " (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny