interdigitate
/ˌɪntərˈdɪdʒɪteɪt/
verb
- To interlock or fit together like the fingers of two clasped hands.
- The roots of the two trees interdigitate underground, sharing nutrients and water.
- The tectonic plates interdigitate along the fault line, creating a complex geological boundary.
- In the puzzle, the pieces interdigitate perfectly, leaving no gaps.
- To alternate or intersperse in a regular pattern, like the teeth of a zipper or gears.
- The artist's brushstrokes interdigitate, creating a textured, woven effect on the canvas.
- The layers of sediment interdigitate, showing a history of alternating floods and droughts.
- The two teams' schedules interdigitate, so they never play on the same day.