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sheepsfoot roller

noun
variants: or sheepsfoot tamper or less commonly sheepsfoot
plural sheepsfoots

Definition of sheepsfoot roller 

: a roller for earth or pavement with spikes inserted to compact, perforate, or scarify the rolled surface

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