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hitches

/ˈhɪtʃɪz/

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noun

Ruck, Stoß

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Knoten, Schlingen

Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.

Examples :

"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.

nautical sailing technical

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Anhängerkupplung, Verbindung

A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.

Examples :

"His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat."

Sein Lastwagen hatte eine robuste Anhängerkupplung für sein Boot.

vehicle technical machine

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noun

Problem, Schwierigkeit, Hindernis

A problem, delay or source of difficulty.

Examples :

"The banquet went off without a hitch"

Das Bankett verlief ohne Probleme.

situation negative

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Haken, Hindernis

A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch.

Examples :

"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.

condition negative

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noun

Dienstzeit, Militärdienst

A period of time spent in the military.

Examples :

"She served two hitches in Vietnam."

Sie diente zwei Militärdienste in Vietnam.

military period war

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verb

Ruckartig ziehen, anziehen

To pull with a jerk.

Examples :

"She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt."

Sie zog ihre Jeans hoch und zog dann ihren Gürtel fest.

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verb

Anbringen, befestigen

To attach, tie or fasten.

Examples :

"He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping."

Er befestigte die Schlafrolle an seinem Rucksack und ging campen.

action technical nautical vehicle

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verb

Heiraten, sich vermählen

To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.

Examples :

"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.

family ritual culture tradition society

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verb

Trampen, per Anhalter fahren

Contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.

Examples :

"to hitch a ride"

per Anhalter fahren

vehicle action way communication

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verb

Sich verfangen, hängen bleiben, anbinden, sich anschließen, haften

To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

Examples :

""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.

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verb

Stockt, hakt

To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.

Examples :

"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.

action process condition

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verb

Hängenbleiben, stolpern

To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.

Examples :

"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.

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