English dictionary

hitch

/h/I//tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a period of time spent in military service

noun.time

Synonyms duty tour enlistment term of enlistment tour tour of duty

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of inactivity following an interruption

noun.state

Synonyms arrest check halt stay stop stoppage

Source: WordNet 3.0
an unforeseen obstacle

noun.cognition

Synonyms hang-up rub snag

Source: WordNet 3.0
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

noun.artifact

Synonyms encumbrance hinderance hindrance incumbrance interference preventative preventive

Source: WordNet 3.0
the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

noun.act

Synonyms hobble limp

Source: WordNet 3.0
A catch; anything that holds, as a hook; an impediment; an obstacle; an entanglement.

noun

Source: webster1913

to hook or entangle

verb.contact

Synonyms catch

Antonyms unhitch

Source: WordNet 3.0
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

verb.motion

Synonyms gimp hobble limp

Source: WordNet 3.0
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

verb.motion

Synonyms buck jerk

Source: WordNet 3.0
travel by getting free rides from motorists

verb.motion

Synonyms hitchhike thumb

Source: WordNet 3.0
connect to a vehicle:

verb.contact

Examples
Hitch the trailer to the car.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

verb

Source: webster1913
To hook; to catch or fasten as by a hook or a knot; to make fast, unite, or yoke; as, to <i>hitch</i> a horse, or a halter.

verb

Source: webster1913