n a period of time spent in military service
n the state of inactivity following an interruption
n an unforeseen obstacle
n a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
n a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
n any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
n the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
v to hook or entangle
v walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
v jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
v travel by getting free rides from motorists
v connect to a vehicle: "hitch the trailer to the car"