interlocking (n.)

  1. contact by fitting together; the engagement of the clutch; the meshing of gears

    [ Syn: engagement , mesh , meshing ]

  2. the act of interlocking or meshing; an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check

    [ Syn: mesh , meshing , interlock ]

    interlocking (adj.)

  1. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

    [ Syn: interlacing , interlinking , interwoven ]

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