steamroll
steamroll · steamrolls · steamrolled · steamrolling
plattmachen, plattwalzen, niederwalzen
To flatten, as if with a steamrollerTo flatten, as if with a steamroller.
/ˈstiːmˌɹoʊl/
» France is going to steamroll Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.
Meaning
2 sensesTo flatten, as if with a steamroller.
plattwalzen, plattmachen, niederwalzen
make level or flat with a steamroller
(figuratively)To ruthlessly crush or overwhelm.
I tried to participate in a sports tournament, but got steamrolled by the better players there.
plattmachen
overwhelm by using great force
Examples
1 sentencesFrance is going to steamroll Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
to flatten:
Origin
From steam + roll.From steam + roll.
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Forms
steamrolls, steamrolling, steamrolled, steamrolled| Base form | steamroll · to steamroll |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | steamrolls |
| Present participle | steamrolling |
| Past simple | steamrolled |
| Past participle | steamrolled |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- make level or flat with a steamroller:steamroller
- overwhelm by using great force:steamroller
- proceed with great force:steamroller
- bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure:steamroller
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsteamroller
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle