hitching Meaning & Definition
What Does Hitching Mean?
As a verb, hitching means present participle and gerund of hitch. As a noun, it means The act by which something is hitched.
Hitching in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhɪt͡ʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | affix, join and put together |
| Plural | hitchings |
Hitching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of hitch
Hitching as a Noun
- The act by which something is hitched.
Verb
- To pull with a jerk.
She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.
- To attach, tie or fasten.
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.
to hitch a ride
- To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.
- To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.
- To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.
Synonyms of Hitching
Hitching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hitching
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Hitching in a Sentence
She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.
He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.
to hitch a ride
Word Forms & Grammar
hitching
hitching (plural hitchings)
Words That Rhyme With Hitching
Hitching Pronunciation
You say hitching as //ˈhɪt͡ʃɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Hitching
Is hitching a verb or a noun?
Hitching is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for hitching?
You can replace hitching with words such as affix, join and put together. See the full list of hitching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hitching?
The plural of hitching is hitchings.