hitch vs hobble

hobble vs hitch

hitch and hobble both are nouns.

hitch and hobble both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hitch	Yes	No	Yes	No
hobble	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hitch and hobble are synonyms defined as:

hitch and hobble: the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

Other synonyms of hitch include limp.

As verbs, hitch and hobble are synonyms defined as:

hitch and hobble: walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

Other synonyms of hitch include gimp, limp.

hitch (noun)	hobble (noun)
the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg	the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot	a shackle for the ankles or feet
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

hitch (verb)	hobble (verb)
to hook or entangle	strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison
connect to a vehicle:	walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
travel by getting free rides from motorists	hamper the action or progress of
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Difference between hitch and hobble

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