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robot

/ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/

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What does robot mean?

noun

  1. An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.
  2. A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.
  3. A bot, software designed to perform a task.
More meanings (6)

noun

  1. (figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions or individuality.
  2. A traffic light (from earlier robot policeman).
  3. A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.
  4. A style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot.
  5. A habitual poster on the /r9k/ board on 4chan; a member of the /r9k/ community.
  6. (historical) A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour.
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IPA pronunciation

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