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noun
A minor railway station at which a train stops if specifically requested.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, dated
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verb
Alternative form of whistle-stop.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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verb
tour the country in order to solicit votes for an election
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: campaign, run
History
From whistle + stop.
