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Hitching could refer to: Hitching (short story), a short story by Orson Scott Card Hitching tie, a knot Ringbolt hitching, a knot Hitchhiking, Hitching
Hitching
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hitching post is a post to which a horse (or other animal) may be tethered to prevent it from straying. The term can also refer to: Look up hitching post
Hitching_post
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in The Mighty Boosh The Hitchers (band), band from the Irish city of Limerick formed in 1989 Hitch (disambiguation) Hitching (disambiguation) This disambiguation
The_Hitcher
Topics referred to by the same term
Records project Hitching (disambiguation) The Hitcher (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Hitch. If an internal
Hitch
Soliciting a ride in a stranger's road vehicle
Hitchhiking (also known as hitch-hiking, hitching, thumbing, and autostop) is a means of transportation that relies on soliciting rides from individuals
Hitchhiking
Restaurant in California, United States
The Hitching Post and The Hitching Post II are upscale American steakhouse restaurants located in Santa Barbara County, California, in California's Central
The_Hitching_Post
Surname list
(1962–2022), English musician Hitching (disambiguation) Hitchin (disambiguation) This page lists people with the surname Hitchings. If an internal link intending
Hitchings
Type of knot used to join a rope to an object
types of hitch knots include the clove hitch, the timber hitch, and the round turn and two half-hitches. A simple mathematical theory of hitches has been
Hitch_(knot)
Surname list
Brooke-Hitching is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Thomas Brooke-Hitching (1858–1926), British businessman and politician Edward Brooke-Hitching
Brooke-Hitching
Series of protective knots around a heavy ring
mooring line or mast. Continuous ring hitching, also known as single ringbolt hitching, is a series of identical hitches made around a ring. This is considered
Ringbolt_hitching
Type of knot
usually tied with Cow Hitch, usually to reduce the size of the Puller. Halter hitch Hoxton knot List of knots Ringbolt hitching Hage, J. Joris (April
Cow_hitch
Science fiction series
different versions of the series spell the title differently—thus Hitch-Hiker's Guide, Hitch Hiker's Guide, and Hitchhiker's Guide are used in different editions
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The_Hitchhiker's_Guide_to_the_Galaxy
Historic site in Earl Crag, Yorkshire
The Hitching Stone is five miles (eight kilometres) from the town of Keighley and is at an elevation of 1,200 feet (370 metres). The Hitching Stone
The_Hitching_Stone
2005 film by Andy Tennant
Hitch is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith in the title role, along with Eva Mendes, Kevin James,
Hitch_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up hitched in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hitched may refer to: Hitched (1971 film), an American made-for-television film Hitched or Ditched
Hitched
Small statue of a man in jockey clothes
horseback a practical and novel hitching post, later statues eventually became only decorative and not well suited for hitching a horse, often favored by those
Lawn_jockey
Type of knot
A Prusik (/ˈprʌsɪk/ PRUSS-ik) is a friction hitch or knot used to attach a loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering
Prusik
English writer and map-collector
Brooke-Hitching, Edward (2016). The Phantom Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-1471159459. Brooke-Hitching, Edward
Edward_Brooke-Hitching
Hard attachment point on a road vehicle, used to tow a trailer
A tow hitch (or tow bar or trailer hitch in North America) is a device attached to the chassis of a vehicle for towing, or a towbar to an aircraft nose
Tow_hitch
for securing a carabiner to static rope Alternate ring hitching – covering a ring in hitching can prevent damage Anchor bend – attaching a rope to a ring
List_of_knots
Type of hitch knot
hitch is a knot for securely attaching a rope to a cleat. The hitch begins with a dead turn around the cleat then continues forming an “8”. The hitch
Cleat_hitch
British and American author and journalist (1949–2011)
adoption of 9/11 conspiracy theories. On the back of Hitchens's memoir Hitch-22, among the praise from notable figures, Vidal's endorsement of Hitchens
Christopher_Hitchens
Adjustable hitch knot
tent-line hitch, rigger's hitch, adjustable hitch, or midshipman's hitch. These knots are generally shown as being based on one of three underlying hitches: two
Taut-line_hitch
Hitch for attaching implements to tractors
common in "quick hitches" and allow larger tractors to easily hook onto smaller utility implements. Before the 1940s, most hitching of farm implements
Three-point_hitch
Type of knot
The half hitch is a simple hitch knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part. Insecure on its own, it is a valuable
Half_hitch
The magnus hitch is a knot similar to a rolling hitch or clove hitch, used to tie a rope or line to a pole, spar, or another line. It is tied similarly
Magnus_hitch
Culturally recognised union between people
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and
Marriage
Type of knot
The clove hitch is an ancient type of knot, made of two successive single hitches tied around an object. It is most effectively used to secure a middle
Clove_hitch
Using a car to assist in human-powered transport (e.g. skateboarding)
Skitching (abbreviated from "skate-hitching", pron: /ˈskɪtʃɪŋ/) is the act of hitching a ride by holding onto a motor vehicle while riding on a skateboard
Skitching
English writer
John Francis Hitching (1933–2018) was a British author, dowser, journalist and filmmaker. John Francis Hitching was the son of Luise Hitching. He grew up
Francis_Hitching
Adjustable knot used to control friction in a belay system
The Munter hitch, also known as the Italian hitch, mezzo barcaiolo is a simple adjustable knot, commonly used by climbers, cavers, and rescuers to control
Munter_hitch
Type of knot
A Tensionless hitch is an anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue. Unlike most knots, the tensionless hitch retains a 100% efficiency rating, meaning
Tensionless_hitch
1953 film by Ida Lupino
The Hitch-Hiker is a 1953 American thriller film noir directed by Ida Lupino, who co-wrote it with her former husband Collier Young, and starring Edmond
The_Hitch-Hiker
Businessman and public official (born 1971)
Musk called a second cousin out of the blue from the bus station and hitched a ride to his house. Minks, Caroline (March 4, 2025). "How did Elon Musk
Elon_Musk
British public service broadcaster
Retrieved 28 June 2022. Gaiman, Neil (1988). Don't Panic: the official Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion. Pocket Books. p. 45. ISBN 1852860138
BBC
Type of knot
The pile hitch is a kind of hitch, which is a knot used for attaching rope to a pole or other structure. The pile hitch is very easy to tie and can be
Pile_hitch
Type of knot
repetition as necessary until secure (usually three bights). Finish by half-hitching a bight around the standing part or a round turn about the post. With heavy
Tugboat_hitch
Type of knot
The Siberian hitch (or Evenk knot) is a hitch knot used to attach a rope to an object. It is a type of slipped figure-eight noose. The hitch is known for
Siberian_hitch
Rope work used to secure a set of objects to a base
The diamond hitch is a lashing technique used mainly in the field of equine packing, to secure a set of objects, for instance a pair of pack-bags, pack-boxes
Diamond_hitch
Knot used to attach a rope to a rod, pole, or another rope
applying load. If the hitch is not made very snug before applying any strain, it will not tighten further under load. When hitching to another rope, Ashley
Rolling_hitch
Type of temporary knot
The marlinespike hitch is a temporary knot used to attach a rod to a rope in order to form a handle. This allows more tension than could be produced comfortably
Marlinespike_hitch
The mooring hitch can be used to tie a small boat to a post, pole, bollard or similar. As it is a quick-release knot, it can be easily untied by pulling
Mooring_hitch
Type of knot
followed by a half-hitch. This knot is less often referred to as a clove hitch over itself, double half-hitch, or full-hitch. Two half hitches is the commonest
Two_half-hitches
Simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope
knots because of its importance. Along with the sheet bend and the clove hitch, the bowline is often considered one of the most essential knots. The common
Bowline
English cricketer
Lionel Hitchings (born 15 May 1936) was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Buckinghamshire. He was born
Lionel_Hitchings
Either of two Canadian-made hitchhiking robots
hitchBOT was a Canadian hitchhiking robot created by professors David Harris Smith of McMaster University and Frauke Zeller of Toronto Metropolitan University
HitchBOT
Type of knot
of such "snood"/"gangion" hitches in commercial fishing in the present day will show that it is typical to tuck the hitching line (the snood) through the
Ossel_hitch
English singer-songwriter
Neon Hitch (born 25 May 1986) is an English singer and songwriter. She was signed to Mike Skinner and Ted Mayhem's label, The Beats, before it closed
Neon_Hitch
Friction hitch knot
Distel hitch is a friction hitch knot used to attach a carabiner to a rope, allowing a climber to descend or ascend. The knot is similar to the prusik
Distel_hitch
Type of hitch
The killick hitch /ˈkɪlɪk/ is a type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects. It is a combination of a timber hitch tied in conjunction
Killick_hitch
Topics referred to by the same term
A Hitch in Time may refer to: A Hitch in Time, a 2024 anthology of writings by Christopher Hitchens A Hitch in Time, a 1955 Looney Tunes animated film
A_Hitch_in_Time
1986 American horror thriller film by Robert Harmon
The Hitcher is a 1986 American horror thriller film directed by Robert Harmon and written by Eric Red. It stars Rutger Hauer as the title character, a
The_Hitcher_(1986_film)
1989 American film
Hitcher in the Dark (Italian: Paura nel buio) is a 1989 psychological thriller directed by Italian director Umberto Lenzi. Mark Glazer is a mentally disturbed
Hitcher_in_the_Dark
Type of knot
buntline hitch is a knot used for attaching a rope to an object. It is formed by passing the working end around an object, then making a clove hitch around
Buntline_hitch
Type of knot
The sheet bend (also known as weaver's knot and weaver's hitch) is a bend knot. It is practical for joining lines of different diameter or rigidity. It
Sheet_bend
Climbing areas of England
Yorkshire, England. It is home to Lund's Tower, Wainman's Pinnacle, and The Hitching Stone, all of which are near Cowling. Earl Crag itself is popular for climbing
Earl_Crag
A friction hitch is a kind of knot used to attach one rope to another in a way that is easily adjusted. These knots are commonly used in climbing as part
List_of_friction_hitch_knots
Type of knot
attached to its halter, may be tied to a post or hitching rail with this knot. The benefit of the halter hitch is that it can be easily released by pulling
Halter_hitch
Type of knot
becket hitch, including the double becket or figure-of-eight becket hitch, is any hitch that is made on an eye loop, i.e. on a becket. A becket hitch has
Becket_hitch
Type of knot
noose, overhand loop, angler's loop, reef knot, fisherman's knot, half hitch, and water knot. The overhand knot is a stopper, especially when used alone
Overhand_knot
Canadian travel writer and novelist
experiences hitchhiking across Japan in Hokkaido Highway Blues, later retitled Hitching Rides with Buddha. Ferguson is on the board of directors of the Chawkers
Will_Ferguson
1969 single by Vanity Fare
Cubby Bear in Chicago in 1984 (the recording quality is sub-standard). Hitch hike (dance) "Vanity Fare - Hitchin' A Ride". Eddy, Chuck (22 March 1997)
Hitchin' a Ride (Vanity Fare song)
Hitchin'_a_Ride_(Vanity_Fare_song)
Type of knot
The snuggle hitch is a modification of the clove hitch, and is stronger and more secure. Owen K. Nuttall of the International Guild of Knot Tyers came
Snuggle_hitch
Technique of knotting cords or thick yarns to make lace or fringe
macramé are the square (or reef knot) and forms of "hitching": various combinations of half hitches. It was long crafted by sailors, especially in elaborate
Macramé
Knot
A slippery hitch is a knot used to attach a line to a rod or bar. It does not provide great strength compared to some other knots, but it can be tied
Slippery_hitch
American actress (born 1974)
successful films All About The Benjamins (2002) and 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and Hitch (2005). She starred in Ghost Rider (2007) and The Spirit (2008), both film
Eva_Mendes
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Frederick Hitch, VC (29 November 1856 – 6 January 1913) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Rorke's Drift
Frederick_Hitch
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article on "hitchment", but its sister project Wiktionary does: Read the Wiktionary entry "hitchment" You can also: Search for Hitchment in Wikipedia
Hitchment
Type of knot
The Farrimond friction hitch is a quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension. It is useful when the length of a line will need
Farrimond_friction_hitch
Type of knot
A pipe hitch is a hitch-type knot used to secure smooth cylindrical objects, such as pipes, poles, beams, or spars. According to The Ashley Book of Knots
Pipe_hitch
Type of hitch knot
Notable Knot Index recommends the tumble hitch as a more stable hitch than the highwayman's hitch. Assuming hitching to a high horizontal beam: A bight is
Tumble_hitch
Type of knot
The Blake's hitch is a friction hitch commonly used by arborists and tree climbers as an ascending knot. Unlike other common climbing hitches, which often
Blake's_hitch
Semi-mythical strait between North America and Asia
California Press. p. 30. ISBN 978-0-520-26627-8. Brooke-Hitching 2016, pp. 14–15. Brooke-Hitching 2016, p. 17. Regard, Frédéric (October 6, 2015). The Quest
Strait_of_Anián
English musician, songwriter and activist (1940–1980)
Carnes, Doug Cotler, Keith Forsey, Richard Gilbert, Jerry Hey, Duane Hitchings, Craig Krampf, Ronald Magness, Dennis Matkosky, Giorgio Moroder, Phil
John_Lennon
2007 American film
The Hitcher is a 2007 American road horror thriller film starring Sean Bean, Sophia Bush and Zachary Knighton. It is a remake of the 1986 film of the
The_Hitcher_(2007_film)
Quick-release draw loop knot
The Highwayman’s hitch is a quick-release draw hitch used for temporarily securing a load that will need to be released easily and cleanly --i.e, that
Highwayman's_hitch
Type of knot
An icicle hitch is a knot that is used for connecting to a post when weight is applied to an end running parallel to the post in a specific direction
Icicle_hitch
Type of knot
The gripping sailor's hitch is a secure, jam-proof friction hitch used to tie one rope to another, or a rope to a pole, boom, spar, etc., when the pull
Gripping_sailor's_hitch
Type of knot
ground-line hitch is a type of knot used to attach a rope to an object. Worked-up and dressed properly, it is more secure than the simpler clove hitch and has
Ground-line_hitch
American actor and rapper (born 1968)
commercially successful films such as I, Robot (2004), Shark Tale (2004), Hitch (2005), I Am Legend (2007), Hancock (2008), Seven Pounds (2008), Suicide
Will_Smith
Pin to prevent a rotating part from sliding off an axle
the three-point hitch of a tractor is an example of application. Linchpins may also be used in place of an R-clip for securing hitch pins. The word linchpin
Linchpin
British prince (born 1984)
2021. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021. Hitchings-Hales, James (6 May 2021). "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess
Prince_Harry,_Duke_of_Sussex
Type of bend knot
adjustable bend is a bend knot that is easy to lengthen or shorten. A rolling hitch is used to tie the end of each rope to the standing part of the other. Clifford
Adjustable_bend
2003 American film
The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting is a 2003 American direct-to-DVD road horror thriller directed by Louis Morneau and starring C. Thomas Howell, returning
The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting
The_Hitcher_II:_I've_Been_Waiting
2002 United States Supreme Court case
punishment. In 1995, Alabama's prisons employed chain gangs and the hitching post. A hitching post is a "horizontal bar made of sturdy, nonflexible material
Hope_v._Pelzer
Patrick Kearney United States 1965–1977 21 43+ Would pick up young male hitch-hikers or young men from gay bars near Redondo Beach, California, and kill
List of serial killers by number of victims
List_of_serial_killers_by_number_of_victims
Type of knot
the addition of a half-hitch in front of the timber hitch creates a timber hitch and a half hitch, or known as a killick hitch when at sea. A killick
Timber_hitch
English businessman and politician (1858–1926)
Thomas Henry Brooke-Hitching (1858 – 4 February 1926) was a British businessman and Conservative politician in London. Thomas Henry Hitching was born in 1858
Thomas_Brooke-Hitching
Method of fastening or securing linear material
Practical knots are classified by function, including hitches, bends, loop knots, and splices: a hitch fastens a rope to another object; a bend fastens two
Knot
Graham James Hitch is an English psychologist. He is emeritus professor of psychology at the University of York, best known for his work with Alan Baddeley
Graham_Hitch
Binding hitch knot
or impossible to untie once tightened. It is made similarly to a clove hitch but with one end passed under the other, forming an overhand knot under
Constrictor_knot
Type of friction hitch
The adjustable grip hitch is a simple and useful friction hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack. It will hold fast when loaded
Adjustable_grip_hitch
English rock band
performed at lunchtimes together with guitars and harmonicas, and later hitch-hiked and busked their way around the south of France. In 1965, while a
Pink_Floyd
Type of hitch knot
The blackwall hitch is a temporary means of attaching a rope to a hook. Made of a simple half hitch over the hook, it will only hold when subjected to
Blackwall_hitch
Music group (1958–2012)
There was nothing else going on then." In a 2007 interview with Duane Hitchings, who co-wrote Rod Stewart's 1978 disco song "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?", he
Bee_Gees
Type of knot
Swing hitch is a way to tie a swing rope to a branch or other horizontal beam. Ashley describes it in ABOK as "... firm, strong, secure, and easily untied
Swing_hitch
16th episode of the 1st season of The Twilight Zone
"The Hitch-Hiker" is the sixteenth episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone which originally aired on January 22, 1960, on
The Hitch-Hiker (The Twilight Zone)
The_Hitch-Hiker_(The_Twilight_Zone)
American member of the British royal family (born 1981)
Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2021. Hitchings-Hales, James (May 6, 2021). "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess
Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex
Type of knot designed for use in wet conditions
from the clove hitch increases the security of this knot. 1. Make a half hitch 2. Complete the clove hitch 3. Through the clove hitch 4. Around standing
Water_bowline
Type of knot
The sailor's hitch is a secure, jam-proof hitch knot. A hitch knot is a type of knot that has the ability to fit to the size and shape of an object that
Sailor's_hitch
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Sweet and Beautiful
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Word
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Greek
Father of the Harpies.
Boy/Male
Biblical American French Hebrew
The gift of God.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Attractive, Slender
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew, Swedish
God is Gracious; God has Shown Favour; Grace
Male
English
Son of Owen
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
A Godly Person
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Comfort; Sweet Smelling Plant
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HITCHING
HITCHING
HITCHING
HITCHING
HITCHING
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Hitch
n.
A piece of timber, metal, or other solid substance, fixed, or to be fixed, firmly in an upright position, especially when intended as a stay or support to something else; a pillar; as, a hitching post; a fence post; the posts of a house.