Hitch may refer to:
People
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Hitch (surname) Hitch is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
*Bill Hitch (1886–1965), cricketer
*Brian Hitch (1932–2004), British diplomat
*Bryan Hitch (born 1966), British comic-book artist
*Charles J. Hitch (1910–1995), US Assistant Secreta ...
* nickname of director
Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 featur ...
(1899-1980)
* nickname of writer
Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Eric Hitchens (13 April 1949 – 15 December 2011) was a British-American author and journalist who wrote or edited over 30 books (including five essay collections) on culture, politics, and literature. Born and educated in England, ...
(1949–2011)
Other uses
* Hitch, a knot used to attach a rope to a fixed object, see
list of hitch knots
A hitch knot is a type of knot used to secure a rope to an object or another rope. It is used in a variety of situations, including climbing, sailing, and securing loads. Hitch knots are classified based on their ability to be tightened or released ...
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Tow hitch
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 gear. It can take the form of a tow ball to allow swiveling and articulation of a trailer, ...
, a construction on a truck or car to attach a trailer
* Hitches, fishes in the genus ''
Lavinia
In Roman mythology, Lavinia ( ; ) is the daughter of Latinus and Amata, and the last wife of Aeneas.
Creation
It has been proposed that the character was in part intended to represent Servilia Isaurica, Emperor Augustus's first fiancée.
Stor ...
'' including ''Lavinia exilicauda''
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Hitch (route)
A route is a pattern or path that a receiver in gridiron football runs to get open for a forward pass. Routes are usually run by wide receivers, running backs and tight ends, but other positions can act as a receiver given the play.
One popular ...
, a pattern run by a receiver in American football
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''Hitch'' (film), a 2005 comedy film starring Will Smith
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''Hitch'' (album), a 2016 album by The Joy Formidable
* Healthcare Interoperability Testing and Conformance Harmonisation, a 2010-2011
European Institute for Health Records
The European Institute for Health Records or EuroRec Institute is a non-profit organization founded in 2002 as part of the ProRec initiative. On 13 May 2003, the institute was established as a non-profit organization under French law. Current Pres ...
project
See also
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Hitching (disambiguation) Hitching could refer to:
* Hitching (short story), a short story by Orson Scott Card
* Hitching tie, a knot
* Ringbolt hitching, a knot
* Hitchhiking,
* ''Hitching'', a synonym for lag-related overclocking (i.e. when a digital image runs smoothly, ...
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The Hitcher (disambiguation)
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