I. “+ verb
Etymology: inter- + lock
intransitive verb
: to engage or interrelate with one another : lock into one another : interlace firmly
interlocking fingers
bolt interlocks with its striker
interlocking stitches
transitive verb
1. : to lock together : unite closely
walls … contrived to interlock stone with stone without using an ounce of mortar — John McNulty
2. : to connect in such a way that the motion of any part is constrained by another part ; especially : to arrange the connections of (as railroad switches or signals) to ensure successive movement in proper sequence
II. ˈintə(r)+ˌ- noun
1. : the fact or state of being interlocked
interlock of corporate directorates
2. : an arrangement whereby the operation of one part or mechanism automatically brings about or prevents the operation of another
interlock on an elevator door
3. : a mechanism for or the act of synchronizing a motion-picture camera and sound-recording devices
III. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ adjective
: knitted with interlocking stitches by the use of two alternating sets of needles
interlock hosiery
IV. noun
1. : a stretchable fabric made on a circular knitting machine and consisting of two ribbed fabrics joined by interlocking
2. : a garment made of interlock