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Steamroller

usgb/ˈstiːmrəʊlər/Volume
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Heavy ConstructionPlay
Remember, 'steamroller' refers to very heavy machinery in construction, not just any machine. SlideThe new road required a steamroller to even out the surface.
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'Steamroller' is specifically for road-making or flattening surfaces, not general driving or transport. SlideThe workers operated a steamroller to prepare the ground for asphalt.
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Historically, 'steamrollers' were powered by steam, but nowadays, they're mostly engine-powered. SlideAlthough it's called a steamroller, it actually runs on diesel.
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