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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

  • (..) this fucking thing off! Aah! God! Jesus! Oh, God! Oh, God! How come the company sent us a goddamn robot? All I can think of is they must've wanted the alien for their weapons division. He's been protecting it right along. Parker, will you (..)
    1979 Alien