robot

About 4.77 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.
3. noun A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.

   We have a robot in the house that does the vacuuming.

4. noun A bot, software designed to perform a task.
5. noun A person who does not seem to have any emotions or individuality.
6. noun A traffic light (from earlier robot policeman).
7. noun A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.
8. noun A style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot.

Similar words

golem automaton mechanical automatic automated machinery eve robotic automation robotics

Often followed by

is to and arm can in with control that

Word family

robotism robotisms robots