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    Bulldozer

    /ˈbʊlˌdoʊ.zər/

    Meaning & Definition

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

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    push someone around like a bulldozer:
    To dominate or manipulate someone without regard for their feelings.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    To bulldoze someone
    He tried to bulldoze me into making a decision I wasn't ready for.
    Bulldozer tactics
    She used bulldozer tactics to push her agenda through at the meeting.