Hitch
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A sudden pull. A noose or knot as used by sailors. A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer. A problem, delay or source of difficulty. A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch. A term generally referring to a period of time in which a person works offshore before returning back to mainland.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To pull with a jerk. To attach, tie or fasten. To marry, especially to get hitched. contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.
Thumb
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.(Abbreviation of) thumbnail (picture).
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To touch with the thumb.To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
Example sentence: I eat about two meals a day vegan, is my rule of thumb. When I'm traveling, all bets are off, but I don't cook meat in the house. I rarely cook eggs. I never use milk. But when I go out to eat for a special treat, I'll have some meat. But I know, personally, that's the best I'm ever going to do in my life.