to intermesh

Examples

• All

• Other designers opted for coaxial counter-rotating rotors, or rotors that intermeshed like giant eggbeaters.

  Academic text (2003)

• The gears of the clock intermesh perfectly to keep accurate time.

• Electromagnetic eddy currents, which intermesh and synchronize into equilibrium, will induce any given fluid (gas or liquid) to form a vortex.

  Blog text (2)

• PHOTO: The intermeshing "synchro-lift" technology of the Spyglass short-haul unmanned aerial vehicle directly transfers engine power to the counter-rotating rotors for lift.

  Academic text (1994)

• When the two organizations intermesh, their strengths can lead to greater innovation.

Synonyms

I

to intertwine

vsto intermesh

46 5.4

Twist things together so they become joined or tangled

focuses on fitted engagement rather than twisting or tangling

I

to interlock

vsto intermesh

15 4.1

To join parts so they fit tightly and move together

describes the same close engagement but allows some coordinated movement

D

to dovetail

vsto intermesh

11 6.7

To fit things together so they work well and match

is more neutral, meaning close joining often by overlapping rather than perfect match

M

to mesh with

vsto intermesh

10 4.7

Fit well together so they work without problems

focuses more on physical joining and direct engagement of parts

A

to articulate

vsto intermesh

• Specialized

7 7.5

To join two parts so they can move at their connection

usually implies closer, often fixed engagement rather than a movable joint

I

to interlace

vsto intermesh

6 5.1

To cross things like fingers or strings so they hold together

is broader, applying to close joining beyond crossing or patterning

I

to interconnect

vsto intermesh

5 4.7

Join things so they can work together

adds the idea of parts fitting closely or overlapping, not just linking

I

to interweave

vsto intermesh

4 6.3

To mix different things closely together, like threads or melodies

is similar but covers joining by overlapping or engaging, not only weaving

I

to interlink

vsto intermesh

4 4.5

Connect things so they depend on each other

stresses physical engagement and overlapping of parts rather than dependency

C

to cohere

vsto intermesh

3 6.2

To stick together to form one unit, like parts of a machine or ideas in a plan

adds the sense of parts engaging by overlap or interlocking

I

to interpenetrate

vsto intermesh

1 8.2

To mix by passing parts through each other

implies joining without actual passing through, more surface engagement

E

to enlace

vsto intermesh

• Archaic

1 9.2

To join things by twisting or linking them together

emphasizes fitted overlap and engagement rather than just winding

I

to interdigitate perfectly

vsto intermesh

9.1

Fit together with no gaps like the fingers of two hands

is similar but covers general close joining, not only perfect alternation

I

to interdigitate

vsto intermesh

9.9

To fit together closely like the fingers of two hands

is broader, meaning parts engage closely often by overlapping or engaging

J

to joggle

vsto intermesh

• Specialized

9.5

To join two pieces by making matching cuts so they fit tightly

is less specialized, meaning close joining possibly without notches

C

to complect

vsto intermesh

• UK

9.9

To join parts together by weaving or tangling

highlights precise fitting and engagement rather than general entanglement

Antonyms

D

to disengage

82 5.3

To stop being part of or connected to something

How Connected

to interlock

15 4.1

to intermesh

7.0

to frame up

1 4.9

join

11 2.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology