pull-off
Use Pull-off in a sentence
noun
1.
an act of pulling off: The inn is well worth a pull-off from the Interstate.
2.
a rest area at the side of a road where vehicles may park.
Origin:
1855–60; noun use of verb phrase pull off
1855–60; noun use of verb phrase pull off
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| pull-off | |
noun | |
| designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily |
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Pull-off
is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Example sentences
Pull-off points encourage strolls and hikes, and basic rest facilities are widely available.
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