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bulldozer

Syllabification: (bull·doz·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈbo͝olˌdōzər/
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Definition of bulldozer

noun

  • a powerful tractor with a broad upright blade at the front for clearing ground.
  • a person or group exercising irresistible power, especially in disposing of obstacles or opposition:he was a political bulldozer as president of the board, she was an insufferable bulldozer

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