interlocking
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Definition
Adjective:
- Linked or locked closely together: Describes components or parts that are connected in a way that prevents independent movement, often through a fitted or overlapping design.
- Interconnected or interwoven: Refers to elements that are mutually dependent or intricately combined.
Noun:
- The act of interlocking or meshing: The process by which separate parts become connected or engaged with one another.
- A state of being fitted together: The condition resulting from parts engaging or fitting into each other.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The interlocking gears ensured the machine operated smoothly.
- They built a fence using interlocking concrete blocks.
Noun:
- The interlocking of the puzzle pieces was very satisfying.
- A precise interlocking of the components is required for assembly.
Advanced Usage
- "Interlocking directorates": A situation where members of a corporate board serve on the boards of multiple, often related, companies, creating a network of shared control.
- The investigation focused on the interlocking directorates among the major tech firms.
Variants and Related Words
- Interlock (verb): To fit together or engage with one another.
- The two sections interlock to form a secure seal.
- Interlocked (adjective): Describes something that has become interlocked.
- Their fingers were interlocked.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Interconnected, meshed, engaged, fitted.
- Noun: Meshing, engagement, linkage, connection.
Related Phrases
- Interlocking system: A set of components designed to work together through physical connection or mutual dependency.
- The railway uses an interlocking system to prevent signal conflicts.
Adjective
- linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
Noun
- the act of interlocking or meshing
- an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check
- contact by fitting together
- the engagement of the clutch
- the meshing of gears