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pit stop

pit stop (plural pit stops)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. motor sports refueling stop for car during race: a stop in the pits to allow a racecar to be refueled and serviced during a race

2. brief stop during road journey: a brief stop during a road trip to rest, refuel, use a restroom, or buy refreshments ( informal )

3. place to make pit stop: a place to make a pit stop during a road trip ( informal )

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