"'bot" meaning in English

See 'bot in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: 'bots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} 'bot (plural 'bots)
  1. (computing) Alternative form of bot Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: bot Categories (topical): Computing

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