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Hitch

usgb/hɪtʃ/Volume
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Unplanned InterruptionPlay
A 'hitch' can suggest a brief, unintended stop in what was otherwise a smooth process. SlideThe show started on time, but a hitch in the sound system caused a brief pause.
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Physical MovementsPlay
When referring to movement, 'hitch' denotes a small, often involuntary, motion of the body. SlideHe gave a hitch of his head, signaling her to come closer.