hitch
Pronunciation:
/hɪtʃ/noun
Definitions
A sudden pull.
Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.
A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.
Example: His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat.
A problem, delay or source of difficulty.
Example: The banquet went off without a hitch
verb
Definitions
To pull with a jerk.
Example: She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.
To attach, tie or fasten.
Example: He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.
To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.
Contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.
Example: to hitch a ride