Phrase Hound found 45 phrases and 29 compound words that contain hitch. The most common are listed below. Open hitch in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 45
- without a hitchOf an event or process, without any problems.
- clove hitcha bend formed by two half hitches in the same direction, used to make a line fast to a spar or to a larger rope; it will not slip
- trailer hitchA hitch used to draw a trailer with a car or a traction engine.
- half hitchA knot or hitch made by passing the end of the rope once around the standing part or other rope.
- timber hitchA multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.
- adjustable hitcha common name for various hitch knots, which, as the name suggests, are easily adjustable without untying from the post or ring etc.
- anchor hitchAny of a type of knot used to attach a line to a ring or other solid terminal.
- barrel hitchA kind of overhand knot forming a sling, traditionally used for hoisting cargo onto ships.
- cow hitchA hitch knot used to attach a rope to an object, comprising a pair of half hitches tied in opposing directions.
- friction hitchA category of knot tied around another rope, which allows the hitch to be moved up and down the other rope, but which remains stationary when a load is placed on it.
- hitch-hikeAlternative spelling of hitchhike: To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
- hitch-hikingpresent participle and gerund of hitch-hike
- Italian hitchA kind of knot, the Munter hitch.
- rolling hitchA type of bend knot used to provide lengthwise grip of one rope to another. There are 2 types. Type 1 is also known as the magnus hitch and type 2 leads to the midshipman's hitch
- tow hitchtow bar
- axle hitcha hitch knot used to securely attach a line or rope to a spar in a difficult to reach place, such as an axle.
- magnus hitchA knot tied similarly to a rolling hitch but with the final hitch in the opposite direction.
- hitch-hikerAlternative form of hitchhiker: A person or thing that hitchhikes.
- Bachmann hitchA type of quick-release friction hitch used to hitch a carabiner to a main supporting rope.
- hitch-hikedsimple past and past participle of hitch-hike
- becket hitchAny of several types of hitch knot used to attach a rope or cord to any kind of becket.
- taut-line hitchAn adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension, made by tying a rolling hitch around the standing part after passing around an anchor object.
- Blackwall hitchA means of fastening a rope to a hook: a turn of the rope, either the end or the middle, around the hook, having the part the strain is on riding over the loose part, with the bight well up on the back of the hook.
- Munter hitchA simple knot, commonly used by climbers, cavers, and rescuers, consisting of a set of wraps using a rope or cord around an object, mainly used as a friction device for controlling the rate of descent in belay systems.
- killick hitchAlternative form of killock hitch: A timber hitch knot with added half hitch used to attach a line or rope to a killock anchor, usually a simple stone.
Compound words 29
- hitchhikeTo try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
- skitchTo hitch a ride by holding on to a motor vehicle while riding on a skateboard, roller skates, or bicycle.
- hitchlessWithout a hitch.
- hitchmentThe marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee.
- hitchrackA post or railing to which horses are tied
- hitchrailA post or railing to which horses are tied
- hitchyirregular; uneven; moving or progressing in jerks or spurts
- hitchhikerA person or thing that hitchhikes.
- HitchcockA surname transferred from the given name.
- HitchensA surname originating as a patronymic.