hitch

verb
UK: /hɪtʃ/
US: /hɪtʃ/

  1. To get a free ride in a vehicle.

    1. I will hitch to the city center today.
    2. Many young people used to hitch rides across the country during summers.

  2. To fasten or connect something with a hook, knot, or loop.

    1. Hitch the trailer to the car before we leave.
    2. Be sure to properly hitch the boat before driving on highway speeds.

  3. To move something with a jerk.

    1. She had to hitch up her pants all the time.
    2. He felt a sudden hitch in his chest and stopped running immediately.

Synonyms

snag problem catch obstacle difficulty connect join fasten
hitch noun

  1. A problem or difficulty that causes a delay.

    1. There was a hitch in the plan.
    2. The project went ahead without a hitch, everything was fine.

  2. A kind of knot used to tie a rope to something.

    1. He tied the boat to the dock with a hitch.
    2. The sailor knew several different types of hitches for various purposes.

  3. A limp when walking.

    1. She walked with a slight hitch after the injury.
    2. After twisting his ankle, he developed a noticeable hitch in his walk.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hitch" in English means: To get a free ride in a vehicle., To fasten or connect something with a hook, knot, or loop., To move something with a jerk..

The phonetic transcription of "hitch" is /hɪtʃ/ in British English and /hɪtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hitch": snag, problem, catch, obstacle, difficulty, connect, join, fasten.

Example usage of "hitch": "I will hitch to the city center today.". More examples on the page.