interlock
15 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #44,632
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
noun
the act of interlocking or meshing
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntɝːlˈɑːk/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural interlocks
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of interlocking or meshing
become engaged or intermeshed with one another
hold in a locking position
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “Another word for interlocking” gen-syn
- “coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively” wn-def
- “the act of interlocking or meshing” wn-def
- “To unite by locking or linking together; to secure in place by mutual fastening. My lady with her fingers interlocked. Tennyson.” web-def
- “To unite, embrace, communicate with, or flow into, one another; to be connected in one system; to lock into one another; to interlace firmly.” web-def
Anagrams
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