steamroller meaning and definition

STEAMROLLER noun

Definition of steamroller (noun)

1. a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
   • synonyms: juggernaut
2. vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
   • synonyms: road roller

STEAMROLLER verb

Definition of steamroller (verb)

1. bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
   • "The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat"
   • synonyms: steamroll
2. proceed with great force
   • "The new teacher tends to steamroller"
   • synonyms: steamroll
3. crush with a steamroller as if to level
   • "steamroller the road"
4. overwhelm by using great force
   • "steamroller the opposition"
   • synonyms: steamroll
5. make level or flat with a steamroller
   • "steamroll the roads"
   • synonyms: steamroll