: the quality, state, sense, or an instance of being interlocked
2
: an arrangement in which the operation of one part or mechanism automatically brings about or prevents the operation of another
a safety interlock
3
a
: a stretchable fabric made on a circular knitting machine and consisting of two ribbed fabrics joined by interlocking
b
: a garment made of interlock
Example Sentences
Verb She interlocked her fingers with his.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
When eagles undergo a courtship dance in the air, the birds will interlock talons and plummet towards the Earth before separating right at the last second and flying away, Slusher tells NPR. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2021 Outside the home has not one but three pools that interlock with one another. Helena Madden, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2021 Place the item flush against the wall, slightly above the wall cleat, and slide it down to interlock the two cleats. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 22 July 2021 The dispatcher told me to interlock my hands—one atop the other, at the midpoint of the nipple line—and get ready to start pumping up and down, hard and fast. Brian Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2021 The Cardinals interlocked their arms with members of the military during the anthem. Scooby Axson, SI.com, 27 Sep. 2017
Noun
As part of his probation, Paul Pelosi will also be required to attend a three-month drinking driver class, and install an ignition interlock device, where the driver has to provide a breath sample before the engine will start. Olga R. Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 As part of his probation, Paul Pelosi will also be required to attend a three-month drinking driver class, and install an ignition interlock device, where the driver has to provide a breath sample before the engine will start. Olga R. Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 As part of his probation, Paul Pelosi will also be required to attend a three-month drinking driver class, and install an ignition interlock device, where the driver has to provide a breath sample before the engine will start. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2022 As part of his probation, Pelosi will also be required to attend a three-month drinking driver class and install an ignition interlock device, where the driver has to provide a breath sample before the engine will start. Alan Feuer, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 As part of his probation, Paul Pelosi will also be required to attend a three-month drinking driver class, and install an ignition interlock device, where the driver has to provide a breath sample before the engine will start. Olga R. Rodriguez, ajc, 23 Aug. 2022 He would also be required to complete a drinking driver class and install an ignition interlock device in his vehicle — a breathalyzer that requires the driver to blow into it before operating the vehicle, prosecutors said.CBS News, 3 Aug. 2022 Cynthia Jones wants more widespread use of ignition interlock devices to verify drivers are sober. Gregory Wallace, CNN, 8 Feb. 2022 The black-on-white pigment is arrayed in tight curves that alternately dovetail or interlock. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 See More