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striking vs interlocking

interlocking vs striking

striking and interlocking both are nouns.

striking and interlocking both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
striking Yes Yes No No
interlocking Yes Yes No No
As nouns, interlocking is a hyponym of striking; that is, interlocking is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than striking:
  • striking: the physical coming together of two or more things
  • interlocking: contact by fitting together
Other hyponyms of striking include collision, hit, engagement, mesh, meshing, flick, impact, touch, touching.
striking (noun) interlocking (noun)
the act of contacting one thing with another the act of interlocking or meshing
the physical coming together of two or more things contact by fitting together
striking (adjective) interlocking (adjective)
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Difference between striking and interlocking

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