Interlock
/ˌɪn.təˈlɒk/noun
To connect or fasten together securely.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, the concept of 'locking' elements together was seen as a way to create harmony and balance in nature, reflecting the interconnectedness of all things.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leɪg-
“to bind or tie”
Latin
Latin
interligare
“to bind together”
Old French
Old French
interloquer
“to link or fasten together”
14th Century
Middle English
interlocken
“to connect or join together”
Modern English
English
interlock
“to engage or fit together closely”