pit stop
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pit stop
n.
1. Sports A stop at a pit for refueling or service during an automobile race.
2. Informal
a. A brief stop for rest and refreshment, especially during a road trip.
b. A place where such a stop is made.
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pit stop
n
1. [Motor Racing] motor racing a brief stop made at a pit by a racing car for repairs, refuelling, etc
2. informal any stop made during a car journey for refreshment, rest, or refuelling
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pit stop`
n.
1. a stop in a pit during an auto race.
2. Informal. any brief stop, as during an automobile ride, to eat, rest, etc.
3. a place where one makes such stops.
[193035]
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| Noun | 1. | layover, stopover, stop - a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" |
| 2. | pit stop - a brief stop at a pit during an automobile race to take on fuel or service the car layover, stopover, stop - a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" |
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Translations
Boxenstopp
tankkaustaukovarikkokäyntivarikkopysähdys
fermata ai box
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