Meaning & Definition of word "Bulldozer"

Bulldozer

/ˈbʊlˌdoʊ.zər/

1. A heavy, tracked vehicle with a broad, flat blade used for moving earth and rubble.
- Example: The construction crew used the bulldozer to clear the site before starting the building.
2. A person or entity that forcefully pushes through obstacles or opposition.
- Example: The politician was seen as a bulldozer, pushing through legislation without regard for dissent.
3. A machine used for demolishing structures or for grading and moving soil.
- Example: The old factory was torn down with the help of a bulldozer.

●Early 20th century: from the word 'bull' (as in 'bully') and 'dozer' (a colloquial term for one who pushes).

push someone around like a bulldozer:

To dominate or manipulate someone without regard for their feelings.

excavator:

A machine used for digging, typically featuring a rotating arm and bucket.

grader:

A vehicle with a long blade used to create a flat surface.

Meaning: To bulldoze someone

● Example Sentence: He tried to bulldoze me into making a decision I wasn't ready for.

Meaning: Bulldozer tactics

● Example Sentence: She used bulldozer tactics to push her agenda through at the meeting.