interlocking
/ˌɪntərˈlɑkɪŋ/
adjective
- Fitting together closely so that parts are joined or cannot move separately.
- She bought a set of interlocking storage boxes for the closet.
- The interlocking gears in the clock keep perfect time.
- The interlocking bricks make it easy to build a sturdy wall.
- Describing a system or process where parts depend on each other to function.
- The interlocking schedules of the trains require careful planning.
- The interlocking rules of the game make it challenging for new players.
- Their interlocking responsibilities mean they must communicate often.
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noun
- The act or state of parts fitting or locking together.
- The interlocking of the two companies' systems improved efficiency.
- The interlocking of the dancers' arms created a beautiful pattern.
- The interlocking of the puzzle pieces took hours.