hitch
Third Person
hitches
Present Participle
hitching
Past Tense
hitched
Past Participle
hitched
1
to secure or attach by tying or fastening, often with a quick and simple knot
transitive
- She decided to hitch the tent to a nearby tree to prevent it from blowing away in the strong wind.
- The cowboy expertly hitched his horse to the post outside the saloon before entering.
- To secure the boat, they needed to hitch it to the dock using sturdy ropes.
- In sailing, it's crucial to properly hitch the sails to the mast for efficient navigation.
- The gardener decided to hitch the unruly vines to a trellis to encourage upward growth.
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2
to progress or move unevenly, experiencing occasional pauses or sudden stops
- The old truck struggled to climb the steep hill, often hitching along the way.
- The bicycle chain had issues, causing the bike to hitch as the rider pedaled.
- The train hitched momentarily before continuing its journey along the tracks.
- The rusty wagon hitched along the dirt road, bouncing over rocks and ruts.
- The wheel of the shopping cart hitched, making it difficult to push smoothly.
3
to fasten or attach a harness to a draft animal, such as a horse or ox, in order to enable them to pull a load
transitive
- Before the carriage ride, the coachman needed to hitch the horses to the carriage for transportation.
- In pioneer days, settlers would hitch their horses to wagons for long journeys across the prairie.
- The teamster knew how to skillfully hitch the mules to the cart for transporting goods.
- During the harvest season, workers would hitch draft horses to the reaper to gather crops.
- The lumberjack needed to hitch the sled dogs to the sled before embarking on a winter expedition.
4
to get a free ride from passing vehicles
- In college, he often hitched across the country during summer breaks
- Instead of renting a car, they chose to hitch across the scenic coastal route.
- The solo traveler had memorable encounters while hitching through different regions.
- The adventurous couple decided to hitch to the remote mountain village.
5
to quickly and suddenly move something into a different position
transitive
- Startled by the sudden noise, she hitched her chair away from the table.
- The mechanic deftly hitched the engine component back into place with a quick jerk.
- With a swift motion, he hitched the guitar onto his back and headed for the stage.