Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

ro-ro

British  
/ ˈrəʊrəʊ /

acronym

  1. roll-on/roll-off

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Even small shifts in loads that cause a ship to list can set off a domino effect, causing a ro-ro to capsize.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2020

The State Ports Authority, Charleston port pilots and Longshoremen, whose job it is to lash down vehicles on ro-ro ships, should all take note.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2020

Before a ro-ro can leave port, the captain has to sign a form that includes a calculation that shows the distribution of cargo is safe and that all rolling stock is secured.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2020