ALL meanings of steam-roller
steam-roll·er
S s - noun steam-roller a heavy steam-powered vehicle having a roller for crushing, compacting, or leveling materials used for a road or the like. 1
- noun steam-roller (not in technical use) any similar vehicle with a roller. 1
- noun steam-roller an overpowering force, especially one that crushes all opposition with ruthless disregard for individual rights. 1
- verb with object steam-roller to crush or flatten with a steamroller. 1
- verb with object steam-roller to overcome with superior force: to steamroller the competition. 1
- verb with object steam-roller to bring about the adoption of by overwhelming pressure: to steamroller the resolution through. 1
- verb without object steam-roller to proceed with implacable force. 1
- adjective steam-roller suggestive of a steamroller; ruthlessly overpowering: steamroller tactics. 1