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impinging vs interlocking

interlocking vs impinging

impinging and interlocking both are nouns.

impinging is not an adjective while interlocking is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impinging Yes No No No
interlocking Yes Yes No No
As nouns, interlocking is a hyponym of impinging; that is, interlocking is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impinging:
  • impinging: the physical coming together of two or more things
  • interlocking: contact by fitting together
Other hyponyms of impinging include collision, hit, engagement, mesh, meshing, flick, impact, touch, touching.
impinging (noun) interlocking (noun)
the physical coming together of two or more things the act of interlocking or meshing
contact by fitting together
impinging (adjective) interlocking (adjective)
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
Difference between impinging and interlocking

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