What does pit stop mean?
Pit stop means Alternative form of pit stop..
Pit stop
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Alternative form of pit stop..
Example Sentences
When a driver is told to 'box, box', they're being instructed to make a pitstop. This is because 'box' sounds more distinct than 'pit' over the team radio, so there's less chance of confusion leading to an error. The word itself refers to the painted box outside a team's garage where pit stops take place, although some argue that it hails from 'boxenstopp', which is German for 'pit stop'.
Synonyms for pit stop
Antonyms for pit stop
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Word Forms
- pitstops
Usage Notes
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How do you use pit stop in a sentence?
When a driver is told to 'box, box', they're being instructed to make a pitstop. This is because 'box' sounds more distinct than 'pit' over the team radio, so there's less chance of confusion leading to an error. The word itself refers to the painted box outside a team's garage where pit stops take place, although some argue that it hails from 'boxenstopp', which is German for 'pit stop'.
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