hitches

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hitches noun

A sudden pull.
Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.
A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.“His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat.”
A problem, delay or source of difficulty.“The banquet went off without a hitch”

hitches verb

To pull with a jerk.“She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.”
To attach, tie or fasten.“He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.”
To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.
Contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.“to hitch a ride”

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