intransitive verb
Definition: To travel by getting rides from passing vehicles, often by standing at the side of the road and signaling for help.
Example: He decided to hitch to the next town instead of taking the bus.
noun
Definition: A device or method used to connect or attach one thing to another, or a problem that causes a delay or difficulty.
Example: We had a hitch in our plans when the car broke down on the way to the event.
transitive verb
Definition: To connect or attach something, often to a vehicle, or to catch something temporarily with a loop or hook.
Example: He hitched the trailer to his truck before leaving for the trip.