Interlocking Definition

interlocking
adjective
  1. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
noun
  1. contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears"
  2. the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"

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