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roll-on roll-off

/ˈrəʊl ɒn ˈrəʊl ɒf/

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/ˈrəʊl ɒn ˈrəʊl ɒf/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип грузового судна или парома, предназначенный для перевозки колёсных грузов, таких как автомобили, грузовики или прицепы, которые могут заезжать на судно и съезжать с него без использования кранов или погрузочного оборудования.

A type of cargo ship or ferry designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, or trailers, that can be driven on and off the vessel without the need for cranes or loading equipment.

  1. Type of ship or ferryB2formal

    A vessel designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, or trailers, that are driven on and off the ship.

    ruТип судна или парома

    • The roll-on roll-off ferry transported dozens of trucks across the channel.
    • They used a roll-on roll-off ship to export cars overseas.
    • The port specializes in handling roll-on roll-off cargo.