English word mechanoid comes from English -oid, English reel
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| reel | English (eng) | (agriculture) A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine, for holding the stalks of grain in position to be cut by the knives.. (film) A short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.. (textiles) A machine on which yarn is wound and measured into lays and hanks, —-- for cotton or linen it [...] |
| mechanoid | English (eng) | (science fiction) A robot that is designed to look and act like a human. |