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Definition of interlocking

interlocking

/ˌɪn.tɚˈlɑː.kɪŋ/
in · ter · lock · ing

Plural:interlockings
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• adjective

1

Having parts that fit together or overlap securely so that they are held firmly in place.

Example

"The patio was constructed using interlocking concrete pavers that required no mortar."


2

Closely connected or coordinated, especially in terms of corporate governance where the same individuals serve on the boards of multiple organizations.

Example

"Antitrust regulators examined the interlocking directorates among the competing financial institutions."

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• noun

1

The act, state, or process of fitting or fastening parts together so that they operate or hold as a single unit.

Example

"The precise interlocking of the wooden joints gave the cabinet exceptional durability."


2

An arrangement of railway signal apparatus and switches interconnected so that their movements must succeed each other in a predetermined, safe sequence.

Example

"The train waited before the junction until the electronic interlocking cleared the route."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interlocking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interlocking
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