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A sudden pull.

Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.Knots and Splices by Cyrus L Day, Adlard Coles Nautical, 2001

A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.

(informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.

A hidden or unfavorable condition or element. +

(slang) A period of time spent in the military.

A large Californian minnow, (species).

(mining) A hole cut into the wall of a mine on which timbers are rested.

To pull with a jerk.

To attach, tie or fasten. +

(informal) To marry oneself to; especially to ''get hitched''. +

(nodot=1), to thumb a ride.

To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.

(UK) To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.