timber hitch vs hitch

hitch vs timber hitch

timber hitch and hitch both are nouns.

timber hitch is not a verb while hitch is a verb.

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

As nouns, hitch is a hypernym of timber hitch; that is, hitch is a word with a broader meaning than timber hitch:

timber hitch: a hitch used to secure a rope to a log or spar; often supplemented by a half hitch
hitch: a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

timber hitch (noun)	hitch (noun)
a hitch used to secure a rope to a log or spar; often supplemented by a half hitch	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 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

timber hitch (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 timber hitch and hitch

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