interdigitating

/ˌɪntərˈdɪdʒɪteɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Interlocking or fitting together like the fingers of two clasped hands.
    • The puzzle pieces had interdigitating edges that made them fit perfectly.
    • The interdigitating layers of rock formed a striking pattern in the canyon wall.
    • The interdigitating branches of the two trees created a natural canopy.
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