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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.”

adj

Fitting or locking closely together.

"The floor is made of interlocking tiles that click into place."

How to use interlocking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes parts designed to fit tightly together, like puzzle pieces or paving tiles.

Common pairings

interlocking pieces interlocking tiles

Word forms

more interlocking comparative, interlockings plural, most interlocking superlative

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The floor is made of _____ tiles that click into place.

Rhymes for interlocking

mocking rocking docking cocking Locking stocking shocking knocking blocking clocking flocking

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Frequently asked questions

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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