as in to connect
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Recent Examples of interlock
Concrete uses Portland cement and water to interlock the stones with the sand.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The protesters allegedly formed a chain that obstructed the street by having their hands interlocked in a tub inside barrels and linking arms with each other.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
During the relaxed stroll, Turner had his arm wrapped around Lipa, with their fingers interlocked.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interlock
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The protesters allegedly formed a chain that obstructed the street by having their hands interlocked in a tub inside barrels and linking arms with each other.
—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
During the relaxed stroll, Turner had his arm wrapped around Lipa, with their fingers interlocked.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interlock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlock
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Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
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In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
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Experts said brands everywhere are expected to scramble for a piece of the Swift wedding buzz, with many hoping to ride the cultural wave without ever being officially linked to the ceremony.
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The announcement also offers business owners a look at how link-in-bio tools are evolving.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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Carr may be joining the Lakers at the exact right moment as the team — with the investment and guidance from big brother organization the Dodgers — will expand weight room, treatment and sports science resources in its facility.
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Volunteer Sergio Rovelli said anyone who has dedicated their time to the project gets hooked.
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The entire plug was on the outside of the pike’s mouth—he couldn’t be hooked too solidly.
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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The roadmap also contains several other climate goals that dovetail with the development of community solar projects, such as ensuring all of Boise’s electricity comes from clean energy sources by 2035 or making the city carbon-neutral by 2050.
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Cucurella dovetailed excellently with Baena to ensure that either one of the pair was positioned in the left channel (white) or left half-space (red) to occupy Saudi Arabia’s back line.
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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.
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The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
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The group is closely intermeshed with the Taliban and its leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, was appointed as a deputy in the Taliban back in 2015.
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The helo has twin counter-rotating, intermeshing main rotors instead of a tail rotor drive system.
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlock. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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