interlocking in·ter·loc·king US/ˈɪntɜrˌlɑkɪŋ/ rare adjective (1) noun (2) adjective 1. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing Synonymsinterlacinginterlinkinginterwoven Similarcomplex noun 1. contact by fitting together “the engagement of the clutch” “the meshing of gears” Synonymsengagementmeshmeshing 2. the act of interlocking or meshing “an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check” Synonymsmeshmeshinginterlock Related words Word family interlockmeshengage Broader terms catchcontact WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.