hitch

UK
/hɪtʃ/
US
/hɪtʃ/

Translations

hitchnoun
hitches
pl
UK
/hɪtʃ/
US
/hɪtʃ/
There was a hitch in the plan that delayed the project.
В плане была заминка, которая задержала проект.
They decided to travel by hitch to save money.
Они решили путешествовать автостопом, чтобы сэкономить деньги.
The only hitch in the process was the lack of resources.
Единственной помехой в процессе была нехватка ресурсов.
He tied a hitch to secure the boat to the dock.
Он завязал узел, чтобы закрепить лодку у причала.
hitchverb
hitched
Past Simple
hitched
Past Participle
hitching
Gerund
UK
/hɪtʃ/
US
/hɪtʃ/
They need to hitch the trailer to the truck.
Им нужно прицепить прицеп к грузовику.
He tried to hitch a ride to the nearest town.
Он попытался поймать попутку до ближайшего города.
hitchadjective
UK
/hɪtʃ/
US
/hɪtʃ/
Used attributively to denote devices, accessories or matters related to a towing hitch.

Definitions

hitchnoun
A temporary interruption or problem that causes a delay or difficulty.
The project went smoothly without a hitch.
A knot or loop used to fasten a rope to an object or to another rope.
He tied a hitch to secure the boat to the dock.
A device for attaching one thing to another, especially for towing.
The trailer was connected to the truck using a hitch.
A period of time spent in a particular job or activity, especially in the military.
After completing his hitch in the army, he returned to civilian life.
A sudden jolting movement or a limp in one's gait.
He walked with a noticeable hitch in his step after the fall.
hitchverb
To fasten or tether with a rope or strap.
He hitched the horse to the post before going into the store.
To move something into a different position with a jerk.
She hitched her backpack higher on her shoulders.
To get a free ride in someone else's vehicle by standing at the side of the road and signaling with the thumb.
They decided to hitch a ride to the next town.
To connect or attach something to another object.
He hitched the trailer to the back of the truck.
(informal) To marry; to become married.
After years of dating, they finally decided to get hitched.
hitchadjective
Relating to or designed for coupling, towing, or fastening using a hitch.
He bought a hitch receiver and other hitch accessories for his truck.