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- [verb in-ter-lok, in-ter-lok; noun in-ter-lok]
- /verb ˌɪn tərˈlɒk, ˈɪn tərˌlɒk; noun ˈɪn tərˌlɒk/
- /ˌɪn.təˈlɒk/
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- [verb in-ter-lok, in-ter-lok; noun in-ter-lok]
- /verb ˌɪn tərˈlɒk, ˈɪn tərˌlɒk; noun ˈɪn tərˌlɒk/
Definitions of interlock word
- verb without object interlock to fit into each other, as parts of machinery, so that all action is synchronized. 1
- verb without object interlock to interweave or interlace, one with another: The branches of the trees interlock to form a natural archway. 1
- verb without object interlock Railroads. (of switches, signals, etc.) to operate together in a prearranged order. 1
- verb with object interlock to lock one with another. 1
- verb with object interlock to fit (parts) together to ensure coordinated action. 1
- verb with object interlock Railroads. to arrange (switches, signals, etc.) to effect a predetermined sequence of movement. 1
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Origin of interlock
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; inter- + lock1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Interlock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interlock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
interlock usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interlock
verb interlock
- interlace — progressive coding
- intertwine — Twist or twine together.
- interlink — to link, one with another.
- interdigitate — (of two or more things ) interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands.
- mesh — any knit, woven, or knotted fabric of open texture.
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