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What does hitch mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hitch? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A sudden pull.
  2. Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope. See List of hitch knots in Wikipedia.
  3. A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.
  4. (informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.
  5. A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch.
  6. A period of time. Most often refers to time spent in the military.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To attach, tie or fasten.
  2. (informal) To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.
  3. (informal, transitive) contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.
  4. (intransitive) To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.
  5. (intransitive) To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.
  6. (Britain) To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.
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