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to hitch
01
binda, fästa
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.
02
hacka, stanna till
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.
03
koppla, fästa
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.
04
lifta, stå och hitcha
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.
05
flytta snabbt, dra
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
01
litet problem, hinder
a minor problem or issue that temporarily delays something
02
tjänstgöring, militärtjänst
a period of time spent in military service
03
halta, stöta
the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
04
tillfällig knut, hitch-knut
a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
05
koppling, hake
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
06
oförutsedd hinder, problem
an unforeseen obstacle
07
avbrott, paus
the state of inactivity following an interruption
Exempel
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.
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