"Hitches" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Hitches refer to unexpected problems or difficulties that arise in a situation or plan. It can also refer to a type of clamp or device used to attach two things together, such as a trailer to a towing vehicle.
Hitch-hiking is the act of obtaining a ride in a vehicle by sticking out one's thumb or by holding up a sign, typically on the side of a road, in the hope of being picked up by a passing driver who is willing to give you a ride.
Hitch refers to to attach or fasten something, especially temporarily, usually with a hitch or a snap. It can also mean to get into a situation or trouble, often unexpectedly. Additionally, it is used to refer to a hitchhiker, someone who travels by thumb, taking rides from passing vehicles.
To hitchhike means to travel by asking drivers of vehicles, especially cars, to give you a ride, often by standing on the side of a road and sticking out one's thumb to indicate that you need a lift.