steamroller
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for steamroller, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A heavy vehicle with large rollers used to flatten road surfaces.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use steamroller
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A compound of steam + roller, from the original steam-powered road-flattening machines.
Full origin of steamroller →Frequently asked questions
What does “steamroller” mean?
The word “steamroller” means a heavy vehicle with large rollers used to flatten road surfaces. In plain terms, a machine that flattens roads, or figuratively, to push something through by sheer force.
How do you pronounce “steamroller”?
“Steamroller” is pronounced STEEM-rohl (/ˈstimˌroʊlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “steamroller” in a sentence?
Here is “steamroller” used in a sentence: “The steamroller flattened the fresh asphalt on the new road.”
What part of speech is “steamroller”?
Depending on how it is used, “steamroller” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “steamroller” have?
“Steamroller” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy vehicle with large rollers used to flatten road surfaces.