Pit-stop
noun
1.
Auto Racing. a stop in the pits during a race, in which a competing car receives gasoline, a change of tires, or other servicing or repair.
2.
Informal. any brief stop, as during an automobile ride, so that one may eat, get a drink, use a rest room, etc.
3.
a place where one makes such stops.
noun
1.
(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
noun phrase
A stop so that people may go to the toilet: Pit stop. Head run
[fr the pit stops made by racing cars for service, repair, rest, etc; possible pun on piss stop]
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