rover

/ˈroʊvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a device that moves automatically over a surface, especially a robot or a spacecraft that explores a planet or moon.

“NASA’s Curiosity Rover is exploring Mars.”

2. verb

to move slowly and casually, especially from one place to another.

“The tourists roved along the beach, looking for seashells.”

Synonyms

  • explorer
  • robot
  • traveler

Antonyms

  • resident
  • settler