HITCH

(noun) the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
synonyms : hobble , limp
(noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
synonyms : encumbrance , hinderance , hindrance , incumbrance , interference , preventative , preventive
(noun) a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
(noun) a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
(noun) an unforeseen obstacle
synonyms : hang-up , rub , snag
(noun) 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"
synonyms : arrest , check , halt , stay , stop , stoppage
(noun) a period of time spent in military service
synonyms : duty tour , enlistment , term of enlistment , tour , tour of duty
(verb) to hook or entangle
"One foot caught in the stirrup"
synonyms : catch
(verb) connect to a vehicle:
"hitch the trailer to the car"
(verb) jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
"the yung filly bucked"
synonyms : buck , jerk
(verb) walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
"The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
synonyms : gimp , hobble , limp
(verb) travel by getting free rides from motorists
synonyms : hitchhike , thumb

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