Interstice
[ɪn'tɜːstɪs] or [ɪn'tɝstɪs]
Definition
(noun.) small opening between things.
(noun.) a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ; 'the interstices of a network'.
Inputed by Jesse--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) That which intervenes between one thing and another; especially, a space between things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body; a narrow chink; a crack; a crevice; a hole; an interval; as, the interstices of a wall.
(n.) An interval of time; specifically (R. C. Ch.), in the plural, the intervals which the canon law requires between the reception of the various degrees of orders.
Editor: Rebekah
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Interval, interspace, intervening space, space between.
Editor: Zeke
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Chink, interval, interspace, cleft, cranny, fissure, gap, crack
ANT:Seam, suture, stop-gap
Typist: Wanda
Definition
n. a small space between things closely set or between the parts which compose a body.—adj. Interstit′ial.
Edited by Julius
Examples
- The flanges are sunk flush into the top of the rail; thus the pocket iron spans the interstices between the rails. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- With a stout brush the mixture is driven into all spaces and interstices, until all details are thoroughly covered. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- In order to do that you must inject by the aorta, by means of a force pump, so as to send the liquid into all the interstices of the flesh. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Editor: Upton