Dictionary Check: steamroller
"steamroller" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
16
points
Definition
noun
a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
noun
vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
verb
bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
Example:
"The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat"
verb
proceed with great force
Example:
"The new teacher tends to steamroller"
verb
crush with a steamroller as if to level
Example:
"steamroller the road"
verb
overwhelm by using great force
Example:
"steamroller the opposition"
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