- a heavy, originally steam-driven, machine with rollers, used in building and repairing roads
- an overwhelming power or influence, esp. when used relentlessly to force acceptance of a policy, override opposition, etc.
- to bring overwhelming force to bear upon; crush or override as if with a steamroller
- to cause the passage or defeat of (a legislative bill, etc.), or make (one's way, etc.), by crushing opposition or overriding obstacles
to move with overwhelming force, or use steamroller tactics
relentlessly overpowering
Also, for & , steam′roll·
