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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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in a way that is correct and exact; without error

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hitchhike

Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈhɪtʃhaɪk/

To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.

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Common Phrases

. hitchhikeback hitchhikehome hitchhikeacross hitchhike
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Synonyms

hitchhitch a ridethumb a liftthumb a ridethumb

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Related Words

travelhitch-hikethumb downtramp

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