nounπShareA sudden pull."The sudden hitch in the elevator cable caused a jolt. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope."To hang the decorations for the school play, the stagehand used a special hitch to secure the lights to the ceiling. "nauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fastener or connection point, as for a trailer."His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat."vehicletechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA problem, delay or source of difficulty."The banquet went off without a hitch"situationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch."The hitch in my plans for a weekend trip was the unexpected snowstorm. "conditionnegativesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period of time spent in the military."She served two hitches in Vietnam."militarytimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull with a jerk."She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt."actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach, tie or fasten."He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping."actiontechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo marry oneself to; especially to get hitched."After dating for five years, they decided to hitch themselves to each other in a beautiful beach wedding. "familyhumanculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareContraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride."to hitch a ride"actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling."The child's shoelaces hitched together, making it difficult to run to school. "actionvehiclenauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded."The old car hitched and sputtered as it climbed the steep hill. "actionconditionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere."The inexperienced horse began to hitch its legs together when asked to trot, stumbling slightly. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
