hitch up

verb

hitched up; hitching up; hitches up

intransitive verb

: to hitch a draft animal or team to a vehicle

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That doesn't mean the Unwind lacks a proper lying surface entirely, however, as Nissan hitches up a unique towable sundeck for fully horizontal al fresco relaxation. New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025 Nissan For those who prefer to skip getting wired on steamy caffeine while relaxing in the sun, Nissan shows the alternative X-Trail Remastered Concept, which could be hitched up to the Unwind trailer or used as part of a dual-crossover coffee/music lounge. New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hitch up was in 1817

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“Hitch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hitch%20up. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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