What does steamroll mean?
Definitions for steamroll
ˈstimˌroʊlsteam·roll
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word steamroll.
Princeton's WordNet
steamroller, steamrollverb
bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
"The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat"
steamroller, steamrollverb
proceed with great force
"The new teacher tends to steamroller"
steamroller, steamrollverb
overwhelm by using great force
"steamroller the opposition"
steamroll, steamrollerverb
make level or flat with a steamroller
"steamroll the roads"
Wiktionary
steamrollverb
To flatten, as if with a steamroller
steamrollverb
To ruthlessly crush or overwhelm
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steamroll
To steamroll means to overpower, overwhelm, or disregard someone or something in expressively forceful and relentless manner. It is often used to describe an act of pressing forward with a plan or purpose, ignoring any objections or opposition. The term originated from the powerful, unstoppable nature of a steamroller, which is a machine used to smooth surfaces such as roads.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of steamroll in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of steamroll in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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