hitch - noun

a period of time spent in military service

the state of inactivity following an interruption

an unforeseen obstacle

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

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

hitch - verb

• to hook or entangle
• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
• travel by getting free rides from motorists
• connect to a vehicle:

hitch - thesaurus

arrest   buck   catch   check   encumbrance   enlistment   gimp   halt   hinderance   hindrance   hitchhike   hobble   incumbrance   interference   jerk   limp   preventative   preventive   rub   snag   stay   stop   stoppage   thumb   tour