Pitstop
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pitstop is a noun meaning Alternative form of pit stop.
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'.
Word Forms
- pitstops
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stop-over, whistle stop, stopsign, speedbump, fire-stop, back-stop.
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