golem
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈɡoʊləm/
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autómata
- The living toss pebbles on the graves in a sign of respect for the dead; the golem, more massive and clumsy than ever, finds it hard to stoop and pick up a pebble.
- make a golem
Examples
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Damien transforms into a moving stone golem, drawing a sword.
Fiction book (1999) -
The golem has no aptitude for figures, no capacity to fathom or even conceive such calculations.
Fiction book (1996) -
The golem, hemmed in by tourists, makes the circuit along a narrow path.
Fiction book (1996) -
"Let it run its course," she whispers, and he stops, obedient now as some clumsily animated golem.
Fiction book (1994) -
But the space is contested by several citizens crowding in to escape the rain, and after a little uneasy jostling, the golem relinquishes its place and continues on its way.
Fiction book (1996) -
The ancient legend tells of a golem created from clay, brought to life to protect the community from danger.
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In the story, the golem followed the commands of its master faithfully, never questioning any instructions given.
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The film depicted a golem that was used as a laborer, tirelessly working in the fields under the watchful eye of its creator.
Synonyms
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2.6
A machine that people can program to do jobs automatically
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7.9
A machine that moves on its own and acts like a person or animal
How Animated
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word golem is also used for machines or robots because the old stories of a clay being brought to life made people think of any made thing that moves on its own. So in modern stories a golem can mean an automaton or robot that was created or given life by people.