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pit stop

The correct spelling is pit stop.

How to pronounce pit stop

noun

IPA: /ˈpɪt.stɑp/

Say it like: Pit- st-op

The correct spelling is pit stop. A stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel and perform other periodic maintenance on the vehicle.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel and perform other periodic maintenance on the vehicle.
  2. 2.A brief stop for fuel, rest and/or refreshment during an automobile journey.
  3. 3.A stop during any pedestrian or automobile travel for any utilitarian personal purpose, especially use of a bathroom.
  4. 4.A place that offers food, beverages, and other goods and services for those stopping on an automobile journey.
  5. 5.A utilitarian stop on a figurative journey.

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