Steamroller Definition
steamroller
noun
- a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
- vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
verb
- bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure; "The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat"
- proceed with great force; "The new teacher tends to steamroller"
- crush with a steamroller as if to level; "steamroller the road"
- overwhelm by using great force; "steamroller the opposition"
- make level or flat with a steamroller; "steamroll the roads"
"Steamroller" in song lyrics
See how steamroller is used in real songs:
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"Burnt Biskut takeover, getting a steamroller"
Popa Chief — How Long? -
"All my life, pay the price, nickname me steamroller"
U-God — Dopium -
"manheim steamroller"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with steamroller
Usage tips for "steamroller"
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