robot

noun

1. A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour.
2. An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.
3. A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.
4. A bot, software designed to perform a task.
5. A person who does not seem to have any emotions or individuality.
6. A traffic light (from earlier robot policeman).
7. A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.
8. A style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot.
9. A habitual poster on the /r9k/ board on 4chan; a member of the /r9k/ community.