interlock vs squeeze

squeeze vs interlock

interlock and squeeze both are nouns.

interlock and squeeze both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interlock	Yes	No	Yes	No
squeeze	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, squeeze is a hypernym of interlock; that is, squeeze is a word with a broader meaning than interlock:

interlock: become engaged or intermeshed with one another
squeeze: hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Other hypernyms of interlock include bosom, embrace, hug.

interlock (noun)	squeeze (noun)
the act of interlocking or meshing	the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting	an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
	a tight or amorous embrace
	the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
	a twisting squeeze
	(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
	a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
	a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

interlock (verb)	squeeze (verb)
coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively	press firmly
become engaged or intermeshed with one another	squeeze or press together
hold in a locking position	squeeze tightly between the fingers
	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
	hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
	to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
	press or force
	obtain by coercion or intimidation
	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

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