A sudden pull.

Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.

A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.

“His truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat.”

To pull with a jerk.

“She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.”

To attach, tie or fasten.

“He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.”

To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.