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.

Related terms

• rolloff (adj)
• roll-on (adj)

 

See also

• LST: landing ship, tank

 

References

• “roll-on roll-off”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.