hitch

1. A period of time spent in military service (synset 115318833)
   is a type of: period, period of time, time period - an amount of time
   same as: duty tour, enlistment, term of enlistment, tour, tour of duty
2. The state of inactivity following an interruption (synset 114034398)
   "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"
   is a type of: inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive
   subtypes:

   • countercheck - a check that restrains another check
   • logjam - any stoppage attributable to unusual activity
   same as: arrest, check, halt, stay, stop, stoppage
3. An unforeseen obstacle (synset 105699109)
   is a type of: obstacle, obstruction - something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
   same as: hang-up, rub, snag
4. A connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls (synset 103528026)
   is a type of: connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion - an instrumentality that connects
5. A knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it;
   A temporary knot (synset 103527797)
   is a type of: knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
   subtypes:

   • blackwall hitch - a simple hitch used for temporarily attaching a line to a hook
   • cat's-paw - a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked
   • rolling hitch - a hitch for fastening a line to a spar or another rope
   • becket bend, sheet bend, weaver's hitch, weaver's knot - a hitch used for temporarily tying a rope to the middle of another rope (or to an eye)
   • timber hitch - a hitch used to secure a rope to a log or spar; often supplemented by a half hitch
6. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome (synset 103525974)
   is a type of: impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor - any structure that makes progress difficult
   subtypes:

   • clog - any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
   • speed bump - a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway
   same as: encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive
7. The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg (synset 100287600)
   is a type of: gait - a person's manner of walking
   same as: hobble, limp

1. To hook or entangle (synset 201330498)
   "One foot caught in the stirrup"
   is a type of: attach - cause to be attached
   subtypes: snag - catch on a snag
   same as: catch
   verb group: catch - cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled
2. Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury (synset 201921237)
   "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
   is a type of: walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
   same as: gimp, hobble, limp
3. Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched (synset 201888376)
   "the yung filly bucked"
   is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
   same as: buck, jerk
4. Travel by getting free rides from motorists (synset 201960814)
   is a type of: ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
   same as: hitchhike, thumb
5. Connect to a vehicle: (synset 201617678)
   "hitch the trailer to the car"
   is a type of: connect, link, link up, tie - connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

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