Synonyms for interlocking
- noun
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of intersecting tracks, such as junctions or crossings.
- adj. 1
Linked, locked, or fitted closely together.
All societies have three key interlocking elements: Religion, economics, and politics.
Forms
- Plural
- interlockings → meshes, meshings, engagements…
Example sentences
- engagement She announced her engagement to her lawyer friend.
- mesh Their comedic styles mesh well with each others'.
- meshing Sami and Layla were working on meshing their families.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| interlocking | falling | |
| engagement | rising | |
| mesh | steady | |
| meshing | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- mesh1
- 7 letters
- meshing2
- 10 letters
- engagement3
- 12 letters
- interlinking
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (meshing2 = 2 syllables).