Hitch meaning

What does “hitch” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“hitch” is a noun and verb with 12 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a period of time spent in military service.

hitch

a period of time spent in military service
Synonymsenlistment term of enlistment tour of duty duty tour tour
the state of inactivity following an interruption
“the negotiations were in arrest”
“held them in check”
Synonymsarrest check halt stay stop stoppage
an unforeseen obstacle
Synonymshang-up rub snag
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonymshindrance hinderance preventive preventative encumbrance incumbrance interference
the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
Synonymshobble limp

to hook or entangle
“One foot caught in the stirrup”
Synonymscatch
Oppositesunhitch
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
“The old woman hobbles down to the store every day”
Synonymslimp gimp hobble
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
“the yung filly bucked”
Synonymsbuck jerk
travel by getting free rides from motorists
Synonymshitchhike thumb
connect to a vehicle:
“hitch the trailer to the car”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University