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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“Sheepsfoot roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheepsfoot%20roller. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.
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