roll-on roll-off

English

Alternative forms

  • roll-on/roll-off

Adjective

roll-on roll-off (not comparable)

  1. (transport, nautical) Of a form of marine vessel which allows wheeled vehicles to be driven on and off.
    Synonyms: (abbreviation) ro-ro, RORO
    Coordinate terms: float-on float-off, FLO/FLO
    • 2020 November 18, “Industry Insider: Improving rail connectivity”, in Rail, page 68:
      Stranraer Harbour station was the traditional connection for ferry services. But as competition from roll-on/roll-off traffic intensified P&O Ferries started a new service from Cairnryan in 1973, which reduced the shipping distance.

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