intermeshing

verb

present participle of intermesh
as in interlocking

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  1. interlocking
  2. dovetailing
  3. integrating
  4. interconnecting
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  • Television’s Marquee Moon would go on to become one of rock’s most influential albums, its interlocking guitars helping establish a vocabulary that extended well beyond punk.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of static metal racks, these systems rest on interlocking pontoons made from heavy-duty, UV-resistant plastics.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of interlocking
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  • Its Coastersaurus roller coaster is scheduled to reopen Sunday, dovetailing with National Roller Coaster Day.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The pattern has been identical on the right flank, with Porro’s clinching goal against France being a perfect example of the dovetailing wide players working to full effect.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of dovetailing
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  • Researchers describe the approach as integrating biotechnology and AI to make crop breeding more efficient and less dependent on intensive manual work.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For Martens, the best way to do this is by simulating aspects of gameplay, which can only be achieved by integrating goalkeeper training with the outfield positions.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • Boasting interconnecting rooms, this corridor is perfect for family groups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, there’s the world-famous Needles, with over 60 miles of interconnecting trails.
    — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of interconnecting
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“Intermeshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermeshing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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