Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hitch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
jerk | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hitch (noun) | jerk (noun) |
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the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg | an abrupt spasmodic movement |
a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot | a sudden abrupt pull |
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls | raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms |
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun |
an unforeseen obstacle | a dull stupid fatuous person |
the state of inactivity following an interruption | (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration |
a period of time spent in military service |
hitch (verb) | jerk (verb) |
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to hook or entangle | make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion |
connect to a vehicle: | throw or toss with a quick motion |
travel by getting free rides from motorists | pull, or move with a sudden movement |
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury | move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions |
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched | jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched |