hitch
//hɪtʃ//
Verb
hitchInfinitive
hitchPresent tense
hitchedPast tense
hitchedPast participle
hitchingPresent participle
hitchesThird-person singular
1
To fasten or tie something, especially a horse or vehicle, to a fixed object.
He hitched his horse to the fence post.
2
To move something with a jerk or pull.
She hitched her bag higher on her shoulder.
3
To travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles; to hitchhike.
We hitched a ride to the next town.
Noun
hitchSingular
hitchesPlural
1
A temporary problem or difficulty that causes a delay.
The project went smoothly without a hitch.
2
A type of knot used to fasten a rope to another object.
He used a clove hitch to tie the rope to the post.
3
A device used to connect a vehicle to a trailer or other equipment.
Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before driving.