interstice

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Synonyms: intestine, intertie, intersticed, interspine, interspace, intersplice, interstate, interstices, interstage, interstock

Antonyms: intestine, intertie, intersticed, interspine, interspace, intersplice, interstate, interstices, interstage, interstock

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Noun

1. A small [[opening]] or [[space]] between [[object]]s, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, such as between [[cord]]s in a rope, components of a [[multiconductor]] [[electrical]] [[cable]] or [[atom]]s in a [[crystal]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} A [[fragment]] of space.
3. An [[interval]] of [[time]] required by the Roman [[Catholic]] [[church|Church]] between the [[attainment]] of different [[degree]]s of an [[order]].
4. {{lb|en|by extension}} A small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.

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