pass-through
or pass·through
[ pas-throo, pahs- ]
/ ˈpæsˌθru, ˈpɑs- /
noun
a windowlike opening, as one for passing food or dishes between a kitchen and a dining area.
a place through which one passes or is obliged to pass: Motorists used the park as a pass-through. The new gate will be a pass-through for security clearance.
adjective
denoting a pass-through; passalong.
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Origin of pass-through
1950–55, Americanism; noun and adj. use of verb phrase pass through
Words nearby pass-through
pass rush, pass the buck, pass the hat, pass the time, pass the torch, pass-through, pass through one's mind, pass up, passus, pass with flying colors, password
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Example sentences from the Web for pass-through
“Whittier Drive is a pass-through street,” said Beverly Hills attorney Gina Hope, who lives nearby.
Ought to have a recording of that for the Board when I go up for my pass-through.
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