
Steamroller
Heavy Construction
Remember, 'steamroller' refers to very heavy machinery in construction, not just any machine.
The new road required a steamroller to even out the surface.
Specific Use
'Steamroller' is specifically for road-making or flattening surfaces, not general driving or transport.
The workers operated a steamroller to prepare the ground for asphalt.
Past Name
Historically, 'steamrollers' were powered by steam, but nowadays, they're mostly engine-powered.
Although it's called a steamroller, it actually runs on diesel. Compare with
BulldozerCrusherFlattenOverpowerOverwhelmSquash
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