steamroll

[steem-rohl]

verb (used with or without object)

1. steamroller.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steamroll¹

First recorded in 1910–15; by back formation

Example Sentences

The Dodgers steamrolling the little guy would only embolden the millions of fans in small cities around the country who feel as if the game is rigged against them.

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The team played fast, steamrolled opponents, and scored more goals than anyone else.

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Until the Blues steamrolled everyone last season to win the Conference League, the previous winners had been Roma, West Ham and Olympiakos.

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It had been a promising start from the Lions, who galloped into a commanding lead and looked as if they were going to steamroll their opponents.

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As Scottie Scheffler steamrolled his way to the Claret Jug, there was another name which kept being mentioned in the discourse surrounding his impending Open victory.

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