Hitch

/hˈɪt‍ʃ/

/ˈhɪtʃ/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "hitch"

to hitch

ΡΉΜΑ

to secure or attach by tying or fastening, often with a quick and simple knot

Transitive: to hitch sth to a supporting structure

Example

The cowboy expertly hitched his horse to the post outside the saloon before entering.

The gardener decided to hitch the unruly vines to a trellis to encourage upward growth.

In sailing, it 's crucial to properly hitch the sails to the mast for efficient navigation.

to progress or move unevenly, experiencing occasional pauses or sudden stops

Intransitive

Example

The rusty wagon hitched along the dirt road, bouncing over rocks and ruts.

The old truck struggled to climb the steep hill, often hitching along the way.

The bicycle chain had issues, causing the bike to hitch as the rider pedaled.

to fasten or attach a harness to a draft animal, such as a horse or ox, in order to enable them to pull a load

Transitive: to hitch a draft animal to a carriage

Example

In pioneer days, settlers would hitch their horses to wagons for long journeys across the prairie.

During the harvest season, workers would hitch draft horses to the reaper to gather crops.

Before the carriage ride, the coachman needed to hitch the horses to the carriage for transportation.

to get a free ride from passing vehicles

Intransitive: to hitch | to hitch somewhere

Example

In college, he often hitched across the country during summer breaks

The solo traveler had memorable encounters while hitching through different regions.

The adventurous couple decided to hitch to the remote mountain village.

to quickly and suddenly move something into a different position

Transitive: to hitch sth somewhere

Example

The mechanic deftly hitched the engine component back into place with a quick jerk.

Startled by the sudden noise, she hitched her chair away from the table.

With a swift motion, he hitched the guitar onto his back and headed for the stage.

Hitch

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

a minor problem or issue that temporarily delays something

a period of time spent in military service

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

an unforeseen obstacle

the state of inactivity following an interruption

Παράδειγμα

The cowboy expertly hitched his horse to the post outside the saloon before entering.

The gardener decided to hitch the unruly vines to a trellis to encourage upward growth.

In sailing, it's crucial to properly hitch the sails to the mast for efficient navigation.

She decided to hitch the tent to a nearby tree to prevent it from blowing away in the strong wind.

To secure the boat, they needed to hitch it to the dock using sturdy ropes.

Συναφή Λέξεις

hitch wagon to a star

hitchhike

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