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INTERLOCK

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The act of interlocking or meshing

Example:

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

Synonyms:

interlock; interlocking; mesh; meshing

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("interlock" is a kind of...):

catch; grab; snap; snatch (the act of catching an object with the hands)

Derivation:

interlock (coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively)

interlock (hold in a locking position)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A device that prevents an automotive engine from starting

Example:

car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock

Synonyms:

ignition interlock; interlock

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("interlock" is a kind of...):

device (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

Synonyms:

interlock; mesh

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "interlock" is one way to...):

coordinate; organise; organize (bring order and organization to)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

interlock (the act of interlocking or meshing)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Become engaged or intermeshed with one another

Example:

They were locked in embrace

Synonyms:

interlock; lock

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "interlock" is one way to...):

bosom; embrace; hug; squeeze (hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Derivation:

interlocking (the act of interlocking or meshing)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Hold in a locking position

Example:

He locked his hands around her neck

Synonyms:

interlace; interlock; lock

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "interlock" is one way to...):

hold; take hold (have or hold in one's hands or grip)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something PP

Derivation:

interlock (the act of interlocking or meshing)

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