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There are 12 meanings of the word
Hitching.
Hitching - as a noun
A period of time spent in military service
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duty tourenlistment12term of enlistmenttour4tour of dutyThe state of inactivity following an interruption
Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrest6check16halt7stay7stop6stoppage13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inaction10inactiveness17inactivity18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
A knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
knot8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrance19hinderance16hindrance15incumbrance19interference17preventative20preventive18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hitching - as a verb
To hook or entangle
Example: "One foot caught in the stirrup"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unhitch15Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
Example: "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gimp9hobble13limp8Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
Example: "The young filly bucked"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buck12Connect to a vehicle:
Example Sentences
"She was hitching a ride to the next town."
"I saw him hitching up his pants nervously."
"They were hitching the boat to the back of the truck."
"We spent the afternoon hitching our horses to the wagon."
"The car started hitching and sputtering before it finally stopped."
Word Game Points
Is HITCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hitching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HITCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is HITCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hitching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHITCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is HITCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hitching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHITCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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