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interlocking
Interlocking (adj) means fitting or locking closely together. Example: “The floor is made of interlocking tiles that click into place.”
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Fitting or locking closely together.
"The floor is made of interlocking tiles that click into place."
"All societies have three key interlocking elements: Religion, economics, and politics."
How to use interlocking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes parts designed to fit tightly together, like puzzle pieces or paving tiles.
Common pairings
interlocking pieces
interlocking tiles
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Word forms
- Plural
- interlockings
- Comparative
- more interlocking
- Superlative
- most interlocking
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The floor is made of _____ tiles that click into place.
Synonyms
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interwoven
interlacing
interlinking
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Rhymes for interlocking
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What does “interlocking” mean?
The word “interlocking” means fitting or locking closely together. In plain terms, describes parts designed to fit tightly together, like puzzle pieces or paving tiles.
How do you use “interlocking” in a sentence?
Here is “interlocking” used in a sentence: “The floor is made of interlocking tiles that click into place.”
What part of speech is “interlocking”?
“Interlocking” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of interlocking?
"interlocking" (adj) means fitting or locking closely together.
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