hitch

C2
Pronunciation
/hɪtʃ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sudden pull.

2 Definition

Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.

3 Definition

A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.

Example Sentences
  • His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat.
4 Definition

A problem, delay or source of difficulty.

Example Sentences
  • The banquet went off without a hitch
5 Definition

A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch.

Example Sentences
  • The deal sounds too good to be true. What's the hitch?
6 Definition

A period of time spent in the military.

Example Sentences
  • She served two hitches in Vietnam.
Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pull with a jerk.

Example Sentences
  • She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.
2 Definition

To attach, tie or fasten.

Example Sentences
  • He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.
3 Definition

To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.

4 Definition

Contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.

Example Sentences
  • to hitch a ride
5 Definition

To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

6 Definition

To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.

7 Definition

To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.