"roll-on roll-off" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=roll-on roll-off}} 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. Wikipedia link: en:Roll-on/roll-off Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Nautical, Shipping, Transport, Watercraft Synonyms: ro-ro, RORO, roll-on, roll-off Related terms: rolloff [adjective], roll-on [adjective] Related terms (landing ship, tank): LST

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