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Definition of roadroller

roadroller

/ˈroʊdˌroʊlər/
road · roll · er
Plural:roadrollers
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Past Simple:roadrollered
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Past Participle:roadrollered
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Present Participle:roadrollering
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roadroller Lexical Profile

roadroller Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A heavy engineering vehicle equipped with large, heavy cylinders or drums, used to compact soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt in the construction of roads and foundations.

Example

"The construction crew drove a heavy roadroller over the freshly laid asphalt to create a smooth, even surface."

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• verb

1

To flatten, smooth, or compact a surface using a heavy roller vehicle.

Example

"Workers roadrollered the gravel base before pouring the top layer of tarmac."

2

To overwhelm, crush, or force someone or something into submission with relentless power.

Example

"The dominant championship team roadrollered their opponents in the opening round of the tournament."

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• Nearby Words

roadless
roadmaking
roadmap
roadroller
roadrunner
roadshow
roadside

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roadroller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roadroller
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