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A temporary difficulty or problem
“It wasn't easy to do, but English class finally started without a hitch and my headache remained in the back corner of my mind.”
A period of time spent in the military
“He was, in fact, working on his second hitch in the army.”
The result of tying, knotting or joining something together
A failure or malfunction, including technical, mechanical, or in personal relationships
A temporary stop in action or speech
An adjustable loop of rope
A ride in another person's vehicle
An issue or problem requiring resolution
To fasten or fix securely in place or to another object
“Tie the string around the base of the tomato plant under the second leaf, then hitch it firmly to each wire.”
To join so as to form a longer or larger whole
“It became the custom to take a hundred feet or less of films showing a railroad train in full flight, hitch the ends together, and then run it continuously.”
To pull with a jerk or sudden movement
“He stopped every few steps to hitch up his pants, or to blow his nose into a rag that he kept in his front pants pocket.”
To travel by hitching a ride
“If you're hitching on an interstate, it's best to try to hitch from highway onramps.”
To get married
Walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
Sign up for responsibility
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