cat's-paw vs hitch

hitch vs cat's-paw

cat's-paw and hitch both are nouns.

cat's-paw is not a verb while hitch is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cat's-paw	Yes	No	No	No
hitch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hitch is a hypernym of cat's-paw; that is, hitch is a word with a broader meaning than cat's-paw:

cat's-paw: a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked
hitch: a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

cat's-paw (noun)	hitch (noun)
a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked	the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
a person used by another to gain an end	a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
	a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
	any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
	an unforeseen obstacle
	the state of inactivity following an interruption
	a period of time spent in military service

cat's-paw (verb)	hitch (verb)
	to hook or entangle
	connect to a vehicle:
	travel by getting free rides from motorists
	walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
	jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Difference between cat's-paw and hitch

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