- present participle of interlock.
interlocking
Example Sentences
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Interlocking waves of blue and white lines punctuated with dots by Kieren Karritpul turn memories of knotted fishnets made by his mom and grandmother into patterns of immensely sophisticated spatial rhythms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022
Interlocking paper valleys and mountains impart unique properties to the structure, he explains.
From National Geographic • Jan. 20, 2021
Interlocking operators who instruct train drivers to pass red signals can see that the track ahead is clear.
From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2016
“Orchids: Interlocking Science and Beauty” Approximately 300 orchids at a time will be on view during this exhibition about technological innovations that have enhanced our knowledge and appreciation of plants.
From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2015
Interlocking dial systems connected every town on Mars.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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