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hitchhiker

/ˈhɪtʃ.haɪ.kər/ noun · British & US
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What does hitchhiker mean?

noun

A person who travels, especially on foot, by hitching rides in vehicles. A device or mechanism that catches or holds something, such as a rope or a hook.

Example

"The hitchhiker stood on the side of the road, thumb raised in hopes of getting a ride."

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