Meaning & use
interlock
To fit or link together closely so that the parts function as a connected whole.
See it in a sentence
The puzzle pieces interlock perfectly to form a complete picture.
The gears interlock so that turning one causes the others to rotate as well.
A note on using this word
Interlock describes parts that fit together mechanically or structurally, often implying they cannot easily be pulled apart.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
disengageseparate
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