noun

1. HITCH, the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
2. HITCH, any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
3. HITCH, a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
4. HITCH, a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
5. HITCH, an unforeseen obstacle
6. HITCH, the state of inactivity following an interruption
7. HITCH, a period of time spent in military service
8. HITCH, a hidden problem that makes something more complicated or difficult to do
9. HITCH, a device that is used to connect one thing (such as a plow or trailer) to another (such as a tractor, car, or animal)
10. HITCH, a period of service in the military, at a job, etc.

verb

1. HITCH, to hook or entangle
2. HITCH, connect to a vehicle:
3. HITCH, jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
4. HITCH, walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
5. HITCH, travel by getting free rides from motorists
6. HITCH, to attach, fasten, or connect (something) with a hook, knot, etc.

1. hitch a trailer to a car
2. He hitched across the country last summer.
3. He hitched his way across the country last summer.
4. The plan went off without a hitch.
5. He went back to college after doing his hitch in the army.
6. a seven-year hitch at the newspaper