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Definition of Steamroller
1. Noun. A massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way.
Exact synonyms: Juggernaut
Generic synonyms: Force, Power
Derivative terms: Steamroll, Steamroll, Steamroll
Generic synonyms: Force, Power
Derivative terms: Steamroll, Steamroll, Steamroll
2. Verb. Bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure. "The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat"
Exact synonyms: Steamroll
Related verbs: Steamroll, Steamroll
Generic synonyms: Coerce, Force, Hale, Pressure, Squeeze
Related verbs: Steamroll, Steamroll
Generic synonyms: Coerce, Force, Hale, Pressure, Squeeze
3. Noun. Vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements.
4. Verb. Proceed with great force. "The new teacher tends to steamroller"
5. Verb. Crush with a steamroller as if to level. "Steamroller the road"
6. Verb. Overwhelm by using great force. "Sam cannot steamroller Sue "; "Steamroller the opposition"
7. Verb. Make level or flat with a steamroller. "Steamroll the roads"
Definition of Steamroller
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]