nounπShareA sudden pull."The rope had several hitches as we hauled the heavy box up the stairs. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fastener or connection point, as for a trailer."His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat."vehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA problem, delay or source of difficulty."The banquet went off without a hitch"situationnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "conditionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period of time spent in the military."She served two hitches in Vietnam."militaryperiodwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull with a jerk."She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt."actionvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach, tie or fasten."He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping."actiontechnicalnauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo marry oneself to; especially to get hitched."After dating for ten years, they finally decided to hitches themselves this summer. "familyritualculturetraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareContraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride."to hitch a ride"vehicleactionwaycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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." "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "animalactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading