noun
1. contact by fitting together
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the engagement of the clutch
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the meshing of gears
• Syn: ↑engagement, ↑mesh, ↑meshing
• Derivationally related forms: ↑mesh (for: ↑meshing), ↑mesh (for: ↑mesh), ↑engage (for: ↑engagement)
2. the act of interlocking or meshing
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an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check
adjective
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing (Freq. 3)
• Syn: ↑interlacing, ↑interlinking, ↑interwoven
• Similar to: ↑complex
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interlockˈing adjective
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Main Entry: ↑interlock
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joined together by means of parts that fit into other parts
The illustration shows two interlocking circles joined through their centres by a straight line.
Thesaurus: next to, near to and not far awaysynonym
Useful english dictionary. 2012.