interlock — to connect or fit together firmly and securely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to connect or fit together firmly and securely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərˌlɑːk/
Korean meaning: 서로 맞물리다, 연결되다
Korean pronunciation: **인**터락
Example Sentences
- My cat's claws interlock perfectly when she makes biscuits on my laptop keyboard.
- The gears interlock to transfer power from the engine to the wheels.
- During the group hug, everyone's arms interlocked like a human pretzel.
interlock
VERB//ˈɪntərˌlɑːk//
to connect or fit together firmly and securely
Two mechanical gears interlock perfectly as the mechanic assembles them
When gears interlock, they cushion the block and absorb the shock!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'inter-' (Latin for 'between' or 'among') combined with 'lock' (from Old English 'loc', related to locking or fastening mechanisms). The word emerged in English to describe things that fit together in a mutually secure way.
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📝Examples
“My cat's claws interlock perfectly when she makes biscuits on my laptop keyboard.”
“The gears interlock to transfer power from the engine to the wheels.”
“During the group hug, everyone's arms interlocked like a human pretzel.”
“The building blocks interlock to create a stable structure.”
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