INTERLOCK

mesh, meshing, interlock, interlocking

(noun) the act of interlocking or meshing; “an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check”

interlock, ignition interlock

(noun) a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; “car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock”

interlock, mesh

(verb) coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

interlock, lock

(verb) become engaged or intermeshed with one another; “They were locked in embrace”

lock, interlock, interlace

(verb) hold in a locking position; “He locked his hands around her neck”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

interlock (third-person singular simple present interlocks, present participle interlocking, simple past and past participle interlocked)

(ambitransitive) To fit or clasp together securely.

To interlace.

Noun

interlock (plural interlocks)

A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*lock", v. i.

Definition: To unite, embrace, communicate with, or flow into, one another; to be connected in one system; to lock into one another; to interlace firmly.

In`ter*lock", v. t.

Definition: To unite by locking or linking together; to secure in place by mutual fastening. My lady with her fingers interlocked. Tennyson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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