English dictionary
hitch
nounPronunciation
hɪtʃ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
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
noun
- a period of time spent in military service
verb
- to hook or entangle
verb
- connect to a vehicle:
verb
- jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
verb
- walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
verb
- travel by getting free rides from motorists
Example sentences
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