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Meaning ofhitchin English

hitch

us//hɪtʃ//uk//hɪtʃ//

Pluralhitches
Past Tensehitched
Participle Verbhitching
Third Person Singularhitches

Definitions

Verb
1. to attach or fasten securely
  The farmer will hitch the trailer to the tractor.
2. to marry or unite with someone
  A hitch on the road can cause a significant delay.
3. to pull sharply; with force
  A sudden hitch in the machine caused it to malfunction.
4. to become caught or entangled suddenly
  The hikers had to hitch themselves up the steep mountain trail.
Noun
1. a knot for attaching rope to objects; securing
2. a fastener or connection point (for trailers, etc.)
  The couple decided to hitch and get married in a small ceremony.
3. a hidden unfavorable condition
  The hikers had to hitch their backpacks securely to avoid losing gear.
4. an informal problem or delay
  The driver had to hitch the rope to secure the load.

Compounds / Phrases

hitchhiking without a hitch hitch a ride