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hitch
The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
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noun
The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
noun
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
noun
A knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
noun
A connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
noun
An unforeseen obstacle
noun
The state of inactivity following an interruption
“The negotiations were in arrest”
noun
A period of time spent in military service
verb
To hook or entangle
“One foot caught in the stirrup”
verb
Connect to a vehicle:
verb
Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
“The young filly bucked”
verb
Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
“The old woman hobbles down to the store every day”
verb
Travel by getting free rides from motorists
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The negotiations were in arrest
Held them in check
During the halt he got some lunch
The momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
He spent the entire stop in his seat
One foot caught in the stirrup
The young filly bucked
The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
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