First Known Use: 14th century
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1hitch
verb \ˈhich\
: to attach, fasten, or connect (something) with a hook, knot, etc.
Full Definition of HITCH
transitive verb
1
: to move by jerks or with a tug
2
a : to catch or fasten by or as if by a hook or knot <hitched his horse to the fence post> b (1) : to connect (a vehicle or implement) with a source of motive power <hitch a rake to a tractor> (2) : to attach (a source of motive power) to a vehicle or instrument <hitch the horses to the wagon> c : to join in marriage <got hitched>
3
intransitive verb
1
: to move with halts and jerks : hobble
2
a : to become entangled, made fast, or linked b : to become joined in marriage
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Origin of HITCH
Middle English hytchen
Related to HITCH
2hitch
noun
: a hidden problem that makes something more complicated or difficult to do
: a device that is used to connect one thing (such as a plow or trailer) to another (such as a tractor, car, or animal)
: a period of service in the military, at a job, etc.
Full Definition of HITCH
1
: limp
2
: a sudden movement or pull : jerk <gave his trousers a hitch>
3
a : a sudden halt : stoppage b : a usually unforeseen difficulty or obstacle <the plan went off without a hitch>
4
: the act or fact of catching hold
5
: a connection between a vehicle or implement and a detachable source of power (as a tractor or horse)
6
: a delimited period especially of military service
7
: any of various knots used to form a temporary noose in a line or to secure a line temporarily to an object
8
: lift 5b
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First Known Use of HITCH
1664
HITCH Defined for Kids
1hitch
verb \ˈhich\
hitchedhitch·ing
Definition of HITCH for Kids
1
: to fasten by or as if by a hook or knot <Hitch the horses to the wagon.>
2
3
: to pull or lift (something) with a quick movement
2hitch
noun
Definition of HITCH for Kids
1
: an unexpected stop or problem <Even their opening performance in Seattle went off without a hitch … — Richard and Florence Atwater, Mr. Popper's Penguins>
2
: a jerky movement or pull <He gave his pants a hitch.>
3
: a knot used for a temporary fastening
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