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interlocking

/verb in-ter-lok, in-ter-lok; noun in-ter-lok/US // verb ˌɪn tərˈlɒk, ˈɪn tərˌlɒk; noun ˈɪn tərˌlɒk //

联锁,联锁的,连锁,连锁的

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to fit into each other, as parts of machinery, so that all action is synchronized.
    • : to interweave or interlace, one with another: The branches of the trees interlock to form a natural archway.
    • : Railroads. to operate together in a prearranged order.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to lock one with another.
    • : to fit together to ensure coordinated action.
    • : Railroads. to arrange to effect a predetermined sequence of movement.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the fact or condition of interlocking or of being interlocked.
    • : the existence or an instance of an interlocking directorate.
    • : a device for preventing a mechanism from being set in motion when another mechanism is in such a position that the two operating simultaneously might produce undesirable results.
    • : Also called ignition interlock. a device or system that prevents an automotive engine from starting until the seat belt for any occupied front seat is fastened.
    • : a stretch fabric made with a circular knitting machine having two alternating sets of long and short needles.
    • : Movies. a device for synchronizing the action of a camera and sound recorder.

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Examples

  • It’s a technique that uses a wooden dowel to greatly strengthen a mortise and tenon joint, transforming it from a joint that relies only on glue adhesion into one that has a permanent and mechanical interlock.

  • If the book were a piece of music, it would be a sonata of interlocking monologues.

  • He stood barefoot, his neck covered with interlocking black tattooed swirls, the word HELL inked into his forehead.

  • It created interlocking businesses and took advantage of tax breaks that deliver out-sized benefits to energy companies.

  • Rather, the culprit here is a variety of interlocking factors.

  • As it turns out, there are multiple, interlocking answers which range from Sigmund Freud to the pharmaceutical industry.

  • The cables connecting them were of 21⁄2 lock steel wire covered with interlocking strands.

  • For how many years have they stood thus interlocking their strong boughs like brethren!

  • Unfortunately, Dr. Sprague cannot abide anything that is not laid out as neat as an interlocking tile floor.

  • Presently he clasped them in front of him, interlocking his fingers, one thumb meanwhile chasing another.

  • The frame was simply two strong crotches set firmly in the ground at a distance of eight feet apart, and interlocking at top.