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Synonyms of interstice

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Another word for interstice is hole. Other synonyms of interstice are chink, crack, cranny, crevice and fissure.

Synonyms and similar words for interstice

nounA small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely...

Meaning of interstice

  1. noun A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, such as between cords in a rope, components of a multiconductor electrical cable or atoms in a crystal.
  2. noun A fragment of space.
  3. noun An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.

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Questions about synonyms of interstice

What is another word for interstice?
Interstice has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hole, chink, crack, cranny, crevice, fissure, gap and interstitial space.
What does interstice mean?
Interstice means a small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, such as between cords in a rope, components of a multiconductor electrical cable or atoms in a crystal.

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