ETYM Cf. Prov. Eng. flip nimble, flippant, also, a slight blow. Related to Flippant.
1. An acrobatic jumb in which the acrobat somersaults in the air before landing.
2. Hot or cold alcoholic drink containing beaten egg.
3. The act of flipping a coin; SYN. toss.

(Irregular plural: hitches).
1. A knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it.
2. Connects a vehicle to the load that it pulls.
3. The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg; SYN. hobble, limp.

1. An abrupt spasmodic movement; SYN. jerking, jolt.
2. (Mechanics) The rate of change of velocity; SYN. rate of acceleration.

A sudden impact; SYN. jar, jounce.

1. Located at or near the back of an animal; SYN. hind, hinder.
2. Of an earlier date
3. Related to or located at the back

Located in or toward the back or rear; the chair's rear leg; SYN. rearward.