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interlock
noun
verb
The act of interlocking or meshing
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noun
The act of interlocking or meshing
“An interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check”
noun
A device that prevents an automotive engine from starting
“Car thieves know how to bypass the ignition interlock”
verb
Coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
verb
Become engaged or intermeshed with one another
“They were locked in embrace”
verb
Hold in a locking position
“He locked his hands around her neck”
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An interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check
Car thieves know how to bypass the ignition interlock
They were locked in embrace
He locked his hands around her neck
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