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roll on

[rohl-on, -awn] / ˈroʊlˌɒn, -ˌɔn /




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Take for instance roll-on roll-off ferries that typically carry passengers, trucks and cargo, but are now built to defense standards and train with the military.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

My signature scent is Palo Santo, the roll-on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

Automobiles are transported in vessels known as roll-on, roll-off ships.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

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

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023

And that's a problem when the roll-on roll-off ferry operation is so time-sensitive.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2022