world power world power /wɝːld ˈpaʊər/

noun

1. A state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world  ( major power , superpower , world power , great power , power )
   a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
    After the industrial revolution, Britain emerged as a great power.
   After the industrial revolution, Britain emerged as a great power.
   
   

 cerulean cerulean /səˈruːliən/

adjective

1. Of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky  ( azure , cerulean , sky-blue , bright blue )
   of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
    October's bright blue weather
   October's bright blue weather
   

noun

1. A light shade of blue  ( azure , cerulean , lazuline , sapphire , sky-blue )
   a light shade of blue
   
   

 self-defence self-defence /ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/

noun

1. [Canadian, British] The act of defending yourself  ( self-defence [Canadian, British] , self-protection , self-defense [American] )
   the act of defending yourself
    She enrolled in a martial arts class to learn self-defense techniques.
   She enrolled in a martial arts class to learn self-defense techniques.
   
   

 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