ALL meanings of interstice
in·ter·stice
I i - noun interstice An intervening space, especially a very small one. 1
- noun plural interstice an intervening space. 1
- noun plural interstice a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts, especially when one of a series of alternating uniform spaces and parts: the interstices between the slats of a fence. 1
- noun plural interstice Roman Catholic Church. the interval of time that must elapse, as required by canon law, before promotion to a higher degree of orders. 1
- noun plural interstice an interval of time. 1
- noun interstice a minute opening or crevice between things 0
- noun interstice the space between adjacent atoms in a crystal lattice 0
- noun interstice a small or narrow space between things or parts; crevice 0
- noun interstice A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal. 0
- noun interstice (figuratively) A fragment of space. 0
- noun interstice An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order. 0
- noun interstice (by extension) A small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal. 0