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/
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
The gears interlock perfectly, powering the entire clock tower.
When gears interlock, they cushion the block and absorb the shock!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + lock (fasten, secure) = interlock (to connect firmly together)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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