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 desert boot desert boot /ˈdɛzərt buːt/

noun

  1. A boot reaching halfway up to the knee  ( buskin , combat boot , desert boot , half boot , top boot )
    a boot reaching halfway up to the knee


 Naismith Naismith /ˈneɪsmɪθ/

noun

  1. United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)  ( James Naismith , Naismith )
    United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)


 hitch hitch /ˈhɪtʃ/

noun

  1. () A period of time spent in military service  ( duty tour , enlistment , term of enlistment , hitch , tour , tour of duty )
    a period of time spent in military service
  2. The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg  ( hitch , hobble , limp )
    the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
  3. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome  ( encumbrance , hinderance , hindrance , hitch , incumbrance , interference , preventative , preventive )
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  4. A knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot  ( hitch )
    a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
     He made a quick hitch to tie the horse to the post, knowing he could release it easily.
    He made a quick hitch to tie the horse to the post, knowing he could release it easily.
  5. A connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls  ( hitch )
    a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
     The farmer attached a hitch to his tractor to tow the heavy machinery.
    The farmer attached a hitch to his tractor to tow the heavy machinery.
  6. An unforeseen obstacle  ( hang-up , hitch , rub , snag )
    an unforeseen obstacle
  7. The state of inactivity following an interruption  ( arrest , hitch , stay , check , halt , stop , stoppage )
    the state of inactivity following an interruption
     The negotiations were in arrest
    the negotiations were in arrest
     Held them in check
    held them in check
     During the halt he got some lunch
    during the halt he got some lunch
     The momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
    the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
     He spent the entire stop in his seat
    he spent the entire stop in his seat

verb

  1. () To hook or entangle  ( hitch , catch )
    to hook or entangle
     One foot caught in the stirrup
    One foot caught in the stirrup
  2. () Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched  ( buck , jerk , hitch )
    jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
     The yung filly bucked
    the yung filly bucked
  3. () Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury  ( gimp [Informal, N. American] , hitch , hobble , limp )
    walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
     The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
    The old woman hobbles down to the store every day
  4. Connect to a vehicle:  ( hitch )
    connect to a vehicle:
     Hitch the trailer to the car
    hitch the trailer to the car
  5. Travel by getting free rides from motorists  ( hitch , hitchhike , thumb )
    travel by getting free rides from motorists


 self-confidence self-confidence /ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/

noun

  1. () Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities  ( self-assurance , sureness , authority , assurance , confidence , self-confidence )
    freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
     His assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
    his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
     After that failure he lost his confidence
    after that failure he lost his confidence
     She spoke with authority
    she spoke with authority