interlock
verb/ˌɪntərˈlɑk/
Frequency rank: #18,392 most common English word
Meaning
to connect or engage with each other so that the parts cannot move independently.
Example sentence
The two gears interlock perfectly, allowing the machine to run smoothly.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 18,301–18,400
- histogramA bar chart that shows the frequency of data within successive intervals.
- hokeyOverly sentimental or contrived in a way that seems fake or silly.
- hydrochloridea compound formed by combining a substance with hydrochloric acid, often used to make drugs more stable and water-soluble.
- impoliteNot having or showing good manners; rude.
- insomniaca person who regularly suffers from inability to sleep.
- irrelevanceThe state of not being connected to or important for the matter being considered.
- leatheryHaving a tough, hard texture similar to leather.
- libertarianismA political philosophy that prioritizes individual liberty, minimal government intervention, and personal responsibility.
- lisleA fine, tightly twisted cotton thread used especially for hosiery and gloves.
- loamA rich, fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay.