Crossword puzzle clue "place for unthinking jerks"

to strike with a joint of the leg

(Greek) a machine that imitates the movement of a living creature, activated by a concealed mechanism such as clockwork

a device which can be set to guide and control an aircraft or a ship on a chosen course

(offensive) a woman who is attractive but dim witted

to cadge

dead as evidenced by the absence of electrical activity in the brain

incapable of speech