roll on

Example Sentences

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Shippers might opt to go with them because they can handle roll-on/roll-off ships — as Baltimore could — which are designed to carry cars, trucks, buses, trailers and other vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times

The expanding fleet includes amphibious warships and the use of civilian roll-on/roll-off transport ships for its military operations.

From Washington Times

Auto carriers like the burning ship are known as RoRos, which stands for roll-on/roll-off - the way cars are loaded and unloaded.

From Reuters

There were roll-on and off substitutes, with no caps awarded for the fixture.

From BBC

Farmer suggests purchasing small bottles or roll-on essential oils, because they’re portable.

From Washington Post