hitch
hitch
hɪʧ
hich
British pronunciation
/hˈɪt‍ʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "hitch"in English

to hitch
01

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

Transitive: to hitch sth to a supporting structure
to hitch definition and meaning
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Examples
She decided to hitch the tent to a nearby tree to prevent it from blowing away in the strong wind.
The cowboy expertly hitched his horse to the post outside the saloon before entering.
02

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

Intransitive
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Examples
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

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
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Examples
Before the carriage ride, the coachman needed to hitch the horses to the carriage for transportation.
In pioneer days, settlers would hitch their horses to wagons for long journeys across the prairie.
04

to get a free ride from passing vehicles

Intransitive: to hitch | to hitch somewhere
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Examples
In college, he often hitched across the country during summer breaks
Instead of renting a car, they chose to hitch across the scenic coastal route.
05

to quickly and suddenly move something into a different position

Transitive: to hitch sth somewhere
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Startled by the sudden noise, she hitched her chair away from the table.
The mechanic deftly hitched the engine component back into place with a quick jerk.
Hitch
01

a minor problem or issue that temporarily delays something

02

a period of time spent in military service

03

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

04

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

05

a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

06

an unforeseen obstacle

07

the state of inactivity following an interruption

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