Associations to the word «Steamroller»

Wiktionary

STEAMROLLER, noun. A steam-powered heavy road roller
STEAMROLLER, noun. (informal) Any heavy road roller
STEAMROLLER, noun. (by extension) any seemingly irresistible force
STEAMROLLER, noun. A pipe, used for smoking cannabis, open at both ends and having a bowl near one end; it rolls the smoke (steam)
STEAMROLLER, verb. To level a road using a steamroller
STEAMROLLER, verb. To proceed ruthlessly against all opposition as if with an overwhelming force; to overpower

Dictionary definition

STEAMROLLER, noun. A massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way.
STEAMROLLER, noun. Vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements.
STEAMROLLER, verb. Bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure; "The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat".
STEAMROLLER, verb. Proceed with great force; "The new teacher tends to steamroller".
STEAMROLLER, verb. Crush with a steamroller as if to level; "steamroller the road".
STEAMROLLER, verb. Overwhelm by using great force; "steamroller the opposition".
STEAMROLLER, verb. Make level or flat with a steamroller; "steamroll the roads".

Wise words

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