interlocked
|in/ter/locked|
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/ˌɪntərˈlɑːkt/
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/ˌɪntəˈlɒkt/
(interlock)
connect securely
Etymology
'interlock' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'interloken,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'loken' meant 'to lock.'
'interloken' transformed into the modern English word 'interlock' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to lock between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to connect or fit together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'interlock'.
The pieces interlocked perfectly to form a solid structure.
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Adjective 1
connected or fitted together in a way that prevents movement.
The gears in the machine are interlocked to ensure smooth operation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 03:05