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pit stop
[ pit-stop ]
/ ˈpɪt ˌstɒp /
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noun
Auto Racing. a stop in the pits during a race, in which a competing car receives gasoline, a change of tires, or other servicing or repair.
Informal. any brief stop, as during a ride or trip in an automobile, so that one may get refreshments, use a restroom, etc.
a place where one makes such stops.
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Origin of pit stop
First recorded in 1930–35
Words nearby pit stop
pit sample, pitsaw, pit sawing, pit-sawn, pit scale, pit stop, Pitt, pitta, pitta bread, Pittacus, pittance
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British Dictionary definitions for pit stop
pit stop
noun
motor racing a brief stop made at a pit by a racing car for repairs, refuelling, etc
informal any stop made during a car journey for refreshment, rest, or refuelling
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