robot
noun
a machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command.
robot-like
-
a word derived from
robot.
Example Sentences
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Unbeknownst to his wealthy guests, Slowik and his team of robot-like professionals have planned a one-off menu with some unexpected ingredients especially for them.
From Reuters ● Nov. 9, 2022
Wearing a plain black dress with her hair pulled back, Harding moved with stylized stiffness, suggesting Kabuki as much as robot-like break-dancing.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 12, 2022
In our review, we mentioned how we were left a little disappointed by the video quality but praised the camera’s handsome robot-like design, which should fit well in any home.
From The Verge ● Nov. 19, 2021
Edward Snowden, at risk of arrest if he enters the U.S., appeared at the Consumer Electronics Show anyway—courtesy of a robot-like device called Beam that uses a technology called telepresence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2016
The cover art showed a yellow robot-like character playing a keyboard with his band behind him.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
