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Meaning of hitch
noun
- A sudden pull.
- Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.
- A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer. Example: His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat.
- A problem, delay or source of difficulty. Example: The banquet went off without a hitch
- A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch. Example: The deal sounds too good to be true. What's the hitch?
verb
- To pull with a jerk. Example: She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.
- To attach, tie or fasten. Example: He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.
- To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.
- Contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride. Example: to hitch a ride
- To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.