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

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

3. Noun. Vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements.
Exact synonyms: Road Roller
Generic synonyms: Vehicle

4. Verb. Proceed with great force. "The new teacher tends to steamroller"
Exact synonyms: Steamroll
Generic synonyms: Go, Move, Proceed
Related verbs: Steamroll

5. Verb. Crush with a steamroller as if to level. "Steamroller the road"
Generic synonyms: Crush, Mash, Squash, Squeeze, Squelch

6. Verb. Overwhelm by using great force. "Sam cannot steamroller Sue "; "Steamroller the opposition"
Exact synonyms: Steamroll
Generic synonyms: Overmaster, Overpower, Overwhelm
Related verbs: Steamroll

7. Verb. Make level or flat with a steamroller. "Steamroll the roads"
Exact synonyms: Steamroll
Generic synonyms: Flatten

Definition of Steamroller

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steamroller

steamers
steamer clam
steamfitter
steamfitters
steamie
steamier
steamies
steamiest
steamily
steaminess
steaminesses
steaming
steamings
steamroll
steamrolled
steamroller (current term)
steamrollered
steamrollering
steamrollers
steamrolling
steamrolls
steams
steamship
steamships
steamship company
steamship line
steamy
steam bath
steam boiler
steam chest

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