hitch

/hɪtʃ/
verb
  1. To fasten or attach something, especially to a vehicle or a fixed object.
    • He hitched his horse to the post outside the saloon.
    • We need to hitch the trailer to the car before we leave.
    • She hitched the rope to the tree to secure the tent.
  2. To travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles; to hitchhike.
    • They decided to hitch across the country during summer break.
    • He hitched a ride to the next town when his car broke down.
    • It's not always safe to hitch, so be careful.
  3. To move or pull something with a quick, jerky motion.
    • He hitched up his pants before sitting down.
    • The dog hitched its leash, pulling the owner forward.
    • She hitched her chair closer to the table.
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noun
  1. A temporary problem or delay; a snag.
    • The software installation had a hitch, but we fixed it quickly.
    • There was a slight hitch in the plan when the flight got canceled.
    • The wedding went smoothly without a hitch.
  2. A device used to attach something, such as a trailer to a vehicle.
    • The trailer came loose because the hitch wasn't secure.
    • Make sure the hitch is locked before you drive away.
    • He installed a new hitch on his truck for the boat trailer.
  3. A type of knot used to fasten a rope to an object.
    • Learning a few basic hitches is useful for camping.
    • He tied a clove hitch to secure the boat to the dock.
    • The rope slipped because the hitch wasn't tight enough.
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