Dalek

/ (ˈdɑːlɛk) /

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noun

any of a set of fictional robot-like creations that are aggressive, mobile, and produce rasping staccato speech

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for Dalek

C20: from a children's television series, Dr Who

Words nearby Dalek

dalapon, dalasi, d'Albert, Dalcroze, dale, Dalek, d'Alembert, d'Alembert's principle, Dalén, Dales, dalesman

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