Hitch
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Unplanned Interruption
A 'hitch' can suggest a brief, unintended stop in what was otherwise a smooth process. The show started on time, but a hitch in the sound system caused a brief pause.
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Physical Movements
When referring to movement, 'hitch' denotes a small, often involuntary, motion of the body. He gave a hitch of his head, signaling her to come closer.