Definition of Roll-on roll-off

1. Noun. A method of transport (as a ferry or train or plane) that vehicles roll onto at the beginning and roll off of at the destination.

Category relationships: Aeroplane, Airplane, Plane, Railroad Train, Train
Generic synonyms: Conveyance, Transport

Definition of Roll-on roll-off

1. Noun. (transport nautical) A form of marine vessel which allows wheeled vehicles to be driven on and off. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Roll-on Roll-off

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roll
roll'd
roll-on
roll-on roll-off (current term)
roll-ons
roll-out
roll-over
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roll-top desks
roll-tube culture
roll-your-own
roll-your-owns
roll back
roll back the years
roll cage

Literary usage of Roll-on roll-off

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Ready Reserve Force: Ship Readiness Has Improved, But Other Concerns Remain by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"7,1994), we provided information on the latest selection of 12 roll-on/roll-off ships for the RRF.6 We stated that these ship would provide 1.6 million ..."

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