Hitch Definition
hitch
noun
- a period of time spent in military service
- the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
- an unforeseen obstacle
- 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
- the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
verb
- to hook or entangle; "One foot caught in the stirrup"
- walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
- jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"
- travel by getting free rides from motorists
- connect to a vehicle: "hitch the trailer to the car"
"Hitch" in song lyrics
See how hitch is used in real songs:
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"A To Wong Fu-Julie Newmar Hitch"
Bran Van 3000 — Drinking in L.A. -
"Hit the kill switch, yeah, found my hitch"
Fort Minor f/ Holly Brook, Styles of Beyond — Get It -
"raleigh trailer and hitch"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with hitch
Usage tips for "hitch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hitch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hitch to find words that pair well.