Steamroller

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /stiːmˌroʊlər/

Definitions of steamroller

noun a large, heavy vehicle with a roller, used for flattening surfaces

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of steamroller in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of steamroller

past tense

steamrolled

plural

steamrollers

comparative

more steamroller

superlative

most steamroller

present tense

steamrolls

future tense

will steamroll

perfect tense

has steamrolled

continuous tense

is steamrolling

singular

steamroller

positive degree

steamroller

infinitive

to steamroll

gerund

steamrolling

participle

steamrolled

Origin and Evolution of steamroller

First Known Use: 1860 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'steamroller' originated from the combination of the words 'steam' and 'roller', referring to a heavy, steam-powered vehicle with a large roller used for flattening surfaces.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific type of heavy machinery, the term 'steamroller' has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe a forceful or overwhelming action or process.