Machine vs. Robot
Difference Between Machine and Robot
Machinenoun
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
Robotnoun
A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.
Machinenoun
(dated) A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.
Robotnoun
An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.
Machinenoun
An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.
I called you earlier, but all I got was the machine.Robotnoun
(figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions.
Machinenoun
(computing) A computer.
Game developers assume they're pushing the limits of the machine.He refuses to turn off his Linux machine.Robotnoun
(South Africa) A traffic light (from earlier robot policeman).
Machinenoun
(figuratively) A person or organisation that seemingly acts like a machine, being particularly efficient, single-minded, or unemotional.
Bruce Campbell was a "demon-killing machine" because he made quick work of killing demons.The government has become a money-making machine.Robotnoun
(surveying) A theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew.
Machinenoun
Especially, the group that controls a political or similar organization; a combination of persons acting together for a common purpose, with the agencies which they use.
Robotnoun
(dance) A style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot.
Machinenoun
Supernatural agency in a poem, or a superhuman being introduced to perform some exploit.
Robotnoun
a mechanism that can move automatically
Machinenoun
The system of special interest groups that supports a political party, especially in urban areas.
Machinenoun
Penis.
Machineverb
to make by machinery.
Machineverb
to shape or finish by machinery.
Machinenoun
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
Machinenoun
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently;
the war machineMachinenoun
an efficient person;
the boxer was a magnificent fighting machineMachinenoun
4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine;
he needs a car to get to workMachinenoun
a group that controls the activities of a political party;
he was endorsed by the Democratic machineMachinenoun
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
Machineverb
turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Machineverb
make by machinery;
The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars
