What does "interwork" mean?

To work (two or more things) into and through each other.

What is a synonym for "interwork"?

Common synonyms include: coact, cooperate, dovetail, engage, interchange, interlace.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To work (two or more things) into and through each other. transitive
"They had (saith he) certaine armes so curiously enter-wrought as they seemed to be made like feathers[…]."
2
To interact. intransitive
"Two three-car units have been stationed at Tondu for the new workings and will inter-work with others from Treherbert."

"They had (saith he) certaine armes so curiously enter-wrought as they seemed to be made like feathers[…]."

From inter- + work.

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