hitch

hitch¹ [hıtʃ] v

1.) [I and T] informal

to get free rides from the drivers of passing cars by standing at the side of the road and putting a hand out with the thumb raised

= ↑hitchhike hitch across/around/to

▪ He plans to hitch right round the coast of Ireland.

hitch a ride/lift (with sb)

▪ We hitched a ride with a trucker.

2.) [T] also hitch up

to move a piece of clothing you are wearing so that it is higher than it was before

▪ She hitched her skirt above her knees and knelt down.

3.) get hitched informal

to get married

▪ They got hitched without telling their parents.

4.) [T] also hitch up

to lift yourself into a higher position by pushing with your hands

hitch yourself (up) onto/on sth

▪ Gail hitched herself up onto the high stool.

5.)

a) [T always + adverb/preposition]

to fasten something to something else, using a rope, chain etc

hitch sth to sth

▪ He hitched our pickup to his trailer.

▪ a goat hitched to a rickety fence

b) [T] also hitch up

to fasten an animal to something with wheels so that the animal can pull it forwards

▪ I hitched up the horse and drove out into the fields.

hitch ²

hitch² n

1.) a small problem that makes something difficult or delays it for a short time

technical/slight/last-minute hitch

▪ In spite of some technical hitches, the first program was a success.

▪ The whole show went without a hitch .

2.) a type of knot

▪ a half hitch