hitch

/hˈɪt‍ʃ/

/ˈhɪtʃ/

[noun] [verb]

Hitch

[NOUN]

a minor problem or issue that temporarily delays something

synonyms : encumbrance

a period of time spent in military service

synonyms : duty tour

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

synonyms : hobble

limp

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

synonyms : hang-up

rub

snag

the state of inactivity following an interruption

synonyms : arrest

to hitch

MAIN VERB

to hook or entangle

synonyms : catch

antonyms : unhitch

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

synonyms : gimp

hobble

limp

jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

synonyms : buck

jerk

connect to a vehicle

travel by getting free rides from motorists

synonyms : hitchhike

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Examples

1. The wedding ceremony went off without a hitch.

2. The construction project was completed without a hitch, thanks to the hard work of our team and the diligence of our contractors.

3. The writer hoped to hitch her wagon to a star by submitting her manuscript to a top publishing house.

4. The successful CEO hitched her wagon to a star early in her career by partnering with a well-known industry leader.