lock vs interlock

interlock vs lock

lock and interlock both are nouns.

lock and interlock both are verbs.

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

As verbs, lock and interlock are synonyms defined as:

lock and interlock: become engaged or intermeshed with one another

As verbs, lock and interlock are synonyms defined as:

lock and interlock: hold in a locking position

Other synonyms of lock include interlace.

lock (noun)	interlock (noun)
any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured	the act of interlocking or meshing
a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed	a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting
a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
a strand or cluster of hair

lock (verb)	interlock (verb)
become rigid or immoveable	coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
fasten with a lock	become engaged or intermeshed with one another
keep engaged	hold in a locking position
place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
become engaged or intermeshed with one another
hold in a locking position
build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels
hold fast (in a certain state)
pass by means through a lock in a waterway

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