Meaning of 'hitch'

noun

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

Synonyms: limp hobble

noun

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Synonyms: preventive preventative interference hindrance hinderance encumbrance incumbrance

noun

a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it

noun

a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

noun

an unforeseen obstacle

Synonyms: rub

noun

the state of inactivity following an interruption

Synonyms: check

noun

a period of time spent in military service

Synonyms: tour enlistment term of enlistment tour of duty duty tour

verb

to hook or entangle

Synonyms: catch

verb

connect to a vehicle: 'hitch the trailer to the car'

verb

jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Synonyms: jerk

verb

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

Synonyms: limp hobble gimp

verb

travel by getting free rides from motorists

Synonyms: thumb hitchhike