Word Meaning

automaton definition and meaning

v. i. Any thing or being regarded as having the power of spontaneous motion or action.
v. i. A self-moving machine, or one which has its motive power within itself; -- applied chiefly to machines which appear to imitate spontaneously the motions of living beings, such as men, birds, etc.

Crossword clues for automaton

- Gold atom smashing not a problem for robot
- Mechanical person or Tom at an audition
- Robot
- Robotic device