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road roller

noun

Definition of ROAD ROLLER

:  one that rolls roadways; specifically :  a machine with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roadbeds
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First Known Use of ROAD ROLLER

circa 1876

Rhymes with ROAD ROLLER

bankroller, cajoler, comptroller, controller, extoller, high roller, leaf roller, logroller, patroller, premolar, steamroller, stone roller

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