Pronunciation: /stiːmˌroʊlər/
noun a large, heavy vehicle with a roller, used for flattening surfaces
A1 The steamroller rolled over the pavement to flatten it.
A2 The construction workers used a steamroller to smooth out the road surface.
B1 The steamroller is a heavy-duty machine used in construction to compact soil and asphalt.
B2 The steamroller's massive weight and rolling action make it effective for paving roads.
C1 The steamroller's efficiency in flattening surfaces quickly is unmatched by other construction equipment.
C2 The precision and power of the steamroller make it an indispensable tool in large-scale construction projects.
verb to crush or flatten with a steamroller
A1 The steamroller flattened the road.
A2 The construction company steamrollered the area to make way for a new building.
B1 The government steamrollered the new policy through without consulting the public.
B2 The company steamrollered the competition with their innovative marketing strategy.
C1 The dictator steamrollered any opposition to his rule.
C2 The CEO steamrollered the board of directors into approving the merger.
formal The steamroller smoothed out the road before the new pavement was laid.
informal Watch out for that steamroller on the construction site!
slang That project manager is a real steamroller when it comes to getting things done.
figurative Her strong will and determination acted like a steamroller, crushing any obstacles in her path.
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