Interlocker

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A device that interlocks.

    "Signals and interlockers. — The Nickel Plate has 24 interlocking plants on its lines, of which 20 are mechanically operated and 4 electrically operated."

  2. 2
    A person who holds more than one role in a power structure.

    "In 1995 the attention of the interlockers shifted away from their unresolved differences about sustainability to the consideration of specific policy options of particular interest to each."

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buttonfastenergirthlacing

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"Signals and interlockers. — The Nickel Plate has 24 interlocking plants on its lines, of which 20 are mechanically operated and 4 electrically operated."

Etymology

From interlock + -er.

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power structure

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