Words Like INTERSTICE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to INTERSTICE.

6 Alternative Words Similar to interstice

1 Opening Noun      Synonym Words Like Opening
2 Structure Noun      Synonym Words Like Structure
3 Crack Noun      Synonym Words Like Crack
4 Crevice Noun      Synonym Words Like Crevice
5 Interval Noun      Synonym Words Like Interval
6 Areola Noun      Hyponym Words Like Areola

1 examples of interstice

1 the interstices of a wall

10 definitions of interstice

1 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.
2 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.
3 a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ
4 small opening between things
5 A space, especially a small or narrow one, between things or parts: "There is a gleam of luminous gold, where the sinking western sun has found a first direct interstice in the clouds” ( John Fowles).
6 An intervening space; an opening; especially, a small or narrow space between apposed surfaces or things; a gap, chink, slit, crevice, or cranny.
7 In canon law, the interval of time required for promotion from a lower to a higher degree of orders.
8 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.
9 An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.
10 By extension, a small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.
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