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interlock

Letters that make interlock

o, e, k, l, n, c, r, t, i are letters that make 'interlock'

Words within interlock

ER, te, NT, inter, in, lock, IN, Er, In, Te are words within 'interlock'

interlock is a 9 letter word starting with i
interlock is a 9 letter word ending with k

5 possible definitions for 'interlock'

Interlock as "coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively"

Under this definition, interlock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

mesh has the same meaning as interlock

interlock as a type

'interlock' can be a type of organize, organise, coordinate.

Derivatives of interlock

interlocking, interlock, mesh, meshing are derivatives of 'interlock'.

Interlock as "hold in a locking position"

Under this definition, interlock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

interlace, lock have the same meaning as 'interlock'

interlock as a type

'interlock' can be a type of take hold, hold.

Derivatives of interlock

interlocking, interlock, mesh, meshing, lock are derivatives of 'interlock'.

Interlock as "become engaged or intermeshed with one another"

Under this definition, interlock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

lock has the same meaning as interlock

interlock as a type

'interlock' can be a type of bosom, embrace, squeeze, hug.

Derivatives of interlock

interlocking, interlock, mesh, meshing, lock are derivatives of 'interlock'.

Interlock as "the act of interlocking or meshing"

Under this definition, interlock is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

interlocking, mesh, meshing have the same meaning as 'interlock'

interlock as a type

'interlock' can be a type of catch, snap, grab, snatch.

Derivatives of interlock

interlock, interlace, mesh, operate, engage, lock are derivatives of 'interlock'.

Example of interlock used within this context

"an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"

Interlock as "a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting"

Under this definition, interlock is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ignition interlock has the same meaning as interlock

interlock as a type

'interlock' can be a type of device.

Example of interlock used within this context

"car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock"