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Interlocking Definition & Meaning

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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What does interlocking mean?
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears" the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"
What part of speech is interlocking?
Interlocking is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does interlocking have?
Interlocking has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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