noun
- a temporary difficulty or problem
- a knot used to fasten a rope to something
Usage: nautical
verb
- to fasten or tie with a rope or chain
- to travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles
- to pull or lift something with a sudden movement
Usage: informal
Examples
- There was a hitch in our travel plans when the flight was delayed.
- The sailor tied a clove hitch to secure the boat to the dock.
- He hitched the trailer to his truck before leaving.
- They decided to hitch a ride to the concert.
- She hitched up her skirt to avoid stepping on it.
- The plan went off without a hitch.
- We need to hitch the horses to the wagon.