Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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interlock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
embrace | Yes | No | Yes | No |
interlock (noun) | embrace (noun) |
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the act of interlocking or meshing | the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) |
a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting | a close affectionate and protective acceptance |
the state of taking in or encircling |
interlock (verb) | embrace (verb) |
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coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively | take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own |
become engaged or intermeshed with one another | hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness |
hold in a locking position | include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory |