hitching
word · lemma: hitch
Definition
Hitching most often means traveling by asking for free rides from passing vehicles (hitchhiking). It can also mean attaching or connecting something to something else.
Usage & Nuances
Most common as 'hitchhiking' for traveling by free rides. Can also mean 'hitching' a trailer or rope (attaching). 'Hitching a ride' is informal but widely used. Do not confuse with 'itching.'
Spanish: hacer autostop - engancharPortuguese (BR): pedir carona - engatarPortuguese (PT): pedir boleia - engatarChinese (Simplified): 搭便车 - 拴住Chinese (Traditional): 搭便車 - 拴住Hindi: लिफ्ट माँगना - जोड़नाArabic: طلب توصيلة - ربط
Example Sentences
We are hitching to the next town.
basic
He is hitching his trailer to the car.
basic
They spent the summer hitching across Europe.
basic
She started hitching rides after her bike broke down.
natural
Are you hitching up the tent now or later?
natural
After missing the bus, we ended up hitching with some friendly travelers.
natural