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HITCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Hitch.

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Hitch - as a noun

A period of time spent in military service

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duty tourenlistmentterm of enlistmenttourtour of duty

The state of inactivity following an interruption

Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrestcheckhaltstaystopstoppage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inactioninactivenessinactivity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unforeseen obstacle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hang-uprubsnag

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
knot
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrancehinderancehindranceincumbranceinterferencepreventativepreventive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impedimentimpedimentaobstructerobstructionobstructor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hobblelimp

Hitch - as a verb

To hook or entangle

Example: "One foot caught in the stirrup"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unhitch

Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

Example: "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gimphobblelimp

Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Example: "The young filly bucked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buck

Travel by getting free rides from motorists

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hitchhikethumb

Connect to a vehicle:

Example Sentences

"He gave me a ride without a hitch."
"The couple went camping and encountered a hitch when their tent collapsed during a storm."
"There seems to be a hitch in the plan; we need to address it before proceeding."
"I fixed the hitch in my computer by reinstalling the operating system."
"There was a small hitch in the delivery, but it arrived on time."
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Word Game Points

Is HITCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hitch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HITCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HITCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hitch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HITCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is HITCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hitch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HITCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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