noun🔗ShareRuck, StoßA sudden pull."The rope had several hitches as we hauled the heavy box up the stairs. "Das Seil hatte mehrere Rucke, als wir die schwere Kiste die Treppe hochzogen.actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnoten, SchlingenAny of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope."The climber used several hitches to secure the rope to the rock face. "Der Kletterer benutzte mehrere Knoten, um das Seil an der Felswand zu befestigen.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnhängerkupplung, VerbindungA fastener or connection point, as for a trailer."His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat."Sein Lastwagen hatte eine robuste Anhängerkupplung für sein Boot.vehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProblem, Schwierigkeit, HindernisA problem, delay or source of difficulty."The banquet went off without a hitch"Das Bankett verlief ohne Probleme.situationnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaken, HindernisA hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch."The project seemed perfect at first, but then we discovered some unexpected hitches in the software code. "Das Projekt schien zunächst perfekt, aber dann entdeckten wir einige unerwartete Hindernisse im Softwarecode.conditionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDienstzeit, MilitärdienstA period of time spent in the military."She served two hitches in Vietnam."Sie diente zwei Militärdienste in Vietnam.militaryperiodwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRuckartig ziehen, anziehenTo pull with a jerk."She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt."Sie zog ihre Jeans hoch und zog dann ihren Gürtel fest.actionvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnbringen, befestigenTo attach, tie or fasten."He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping."Er befestigte die Schlafrolle an seinem Rucksack und ging campen.actiontechnicalnauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeiraten, sich vermählenTo marry oneself to; especially to get hitched."After dating for ten years, they finally decided to hitches themselves this summer. "Nach zehn Jahren Beziehung haben sie sich diesen Sommer endlich dazu entschlossen, zu heiraten.familyritualculturetraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrampen, per Anhalter fahrenContraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride."to hitch a ride"per Anhalter fahrenvehicleactionwaycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich verfangen, hängen bleiben, anbinden, sich anschließen, haftenTo become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.""My sweater often hitches on the doorknob when I walk through the doorway." "Mein Pullover bleibt oft an der Türklinke hängen, wenn ich durch die Tür gehe.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStockt, haktTo move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded."The car hitched as it climbed the steep hill, struggling against the heavy load. "Das Auto stockte, als es den steilen Hügel hinaufstieg und sich gegen die schwere Last abmühte.actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHängenbleiben, stolpernTo strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere."The young colt, still learning to coordinate its long legs, often hitches when walking, making him stumble a little. "Das junge Fohlen, das noch lernt, seine langen Beine zu koordinieren, stolpert oft beim Gehen, was es ein wenig ins Straucheln bringt.animalactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
