How Do You Spell STEAMROLLER?

Pronunciation: [stˈiːmɹə͡ʊlə] (IPA)

The word "steamroller" refers to a large, heavy vehicle with a roller used to flatten surfaces like roads and pavements. In the IPA phonetic transcription system, "steamroller" is spelled /stiːmˈrəʊlə/. The first part of the word, "steam," is pronounced as /stiːm/ and refers to the power source of the vehicle. The second part, "roller," is pronounced as /ˈrəʊlə/ and refers to the heavy cylinder-shaped component that flattens surfaces. Together, the word "steamroller" is spelled and pronounced phonetically as /stiːmˈrəʊlə/.

STEAMROLLER Meaning and Definition

1. A steamroller is a heavy, powerful construction vehicle that is primarily used for road building, compaction, and flattening surfaces. It is equipped with a large drum at the front or rear, made of steel, which is used to flatten, compact, and level various types of materials such as soil, asphalt, or concrete. The drum of a steamroller is usually operated through the use of steam power or more commonly nowadays, with internal combustion engines.

   The term "steamroller" can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or an entity that dominates, overwhelms, or forcefully advances something, often without regards for others' opinions or objections. In this context, a steamroller is seen as an unstoppable force that crushes any obstacles in its path.

   Furthermore, steamroller can be used as a verb, meaning to forcefully push through or overcome something, particularly in a relentless and dominant manner. For example, in a political context, one might say that a candidate steamrolled their opponents during the election.

   Overall, whether referring to a construction vehicle or a metaphorical force, steamroller embodies the idea of immense power and dominance to flatten or overcome obstacles.

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Etymology of STEAMROLLER

The word "steamroller" has a relatively literal etymology. It combines two words: "steam" and "roller".

"Steam" refers to the power source used to operate the early versions of these machines. Steamrollers were powered by steam engines, which utilized pressurized steam to generate power and motion.

"Roller" refers to the heavy cylindrical drum or roller that steamrollers are equipped with. This roller is used to compress and flatten surfaces like roads, pavements, or soil.

The term "steamroller" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century. The first form of the steamroller was a horse-drawn machine equipped with a roller, which was later replaced with a steam-powered engine. Over time, the term "steamroller" came to represent any heavy, self-propelled machine with rollers used for road construction and flattening surfaces.

Similar spelling words for STEAMROLLER

• steamer clam,
• stammerer,
• steamroll.

Plural form of STEAMROLLER is STEAMROLLERS

Conjugate verb Steamroller

CONDITIONAL

I would steamroller

you would steamroller

he/she/it would steamroller

we would steamroller

they would steamroller

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be steamrollering

you would be steamrollering

he/she/it would be steamrollering

we would be steamrollering

they would be steamrollering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have steamroller

you would have steamroller

he/she/it would have steamroller

we would have steamroller

they would have steamroller

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been steamrollering

you would have been steamrollering

he/she/it would have been steamrollering

we would have been steamrollering

they would have been steamrollering

FUTURE

I will steamroller

you will steamroller

he/she/it will steamroller

we will steamroller

they will steamroller

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be steamrollering

you will be steamrollering

he/she/it will be steamrollering

we will be steamrollering

they will be steamrollering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have steamrollered

you will have steamrollered

he/she/it will have steamrollered

we will have steamrollered

they will have steamrollered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been steamrollering

you will have been steamrollering

he/she/it will have been steamrollering

we will have been steamrollering

they will have been steamrollering

IMPERATIVE

you steamroller

we let´s steamroller

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to steamroller

PAST

I steamrollered

you steamrollered

he/she/it steamrollered

we steamrollered

they steamrollered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was steamrollering

you were steamrollering

he/she/it was steamrollering

we were steamrollering

they were steamrollering

PAST PARTICIPLE

steamrollered

PAST PERFECT

I had steamrollered

you had steamrollered

he/she/it had steamrollered

we had steamrollered

they had steamrollered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been steamrollering

you had been steamrollering

he/she/it had been steamrollering

we had been steamrollering

they had been steamrollering

PRESENT

I steamroller

you steamroller

he/she/it steamrollers

we steamroller

they steamroller

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am steamrollering

you are steamrollering

he/she/it is steamrollering

we are steamrollering

they are steamrollering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

steamrollering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have steamrollered

you have steamrollered

he/she/it has steamrollered

we have steamrollered

they have steamrollered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been steamrollering

you have been steamrollering

he/she/it has been steamrollering

we have been steamrollering

they have been steamrollering

I would have steamrollered

we would have steamrollered

you would have steamrollered

he/she/it would have steamrollered

they would have steamrollered