noun
hitching
HIHT-shihng
Hitching (noun) means the act of attaching or fastening something, or of hitchhiking. Example: “The hitching of the horses took only a few minutes.”
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The act of attaching or fastening something, or of hitchhiking.
"The hitching of the horses took only a few minutes."
How to use hitching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action described by the verb "hitch" — attaching something, or catching a ride.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hitchings
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The _____ of the horses took only a few minutes.
Etymology
From a medieval diminutive form of Hitch.
Rhymes for hitching
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What does “hitching” mean?
The word “hitching” means the act of attaching or fastening something, or of hitchhiking. In plain terms, the action described by the verb "hitch" — attaching something, or catching a ride.
How do you pronounce “hitching”?
“Hitching” is pronounced HIHT-shihng (/ˈhɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hitching” in a sentence?
Here is “hitching” used in a sentence: “The hitching of the horses took only a few minutes.”
What part of speech is “hitching”?
“Hitching” is a noun.
