roll-on roll-off en · ADJ
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Of a form of marine vessel which allows wheeled vehicles to be driven on and off.
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.
2020 November 18, “Industry Insider: Improving rail connectivity”, in Rail, page 68:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| roll-on/roll-off | alternative | lexicographic |
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Relateds
roll-on · rolloff · LST (landing ship, tank)