interstice
/ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/
noun
- A small space or gap between things that are close together.
- Air can flow through the interstices in the fabric, keeping you cool.
- Moss grew in the interstices between the stones of the old wall.
- The artist filled every interstice of the mosaic with tiny colored tiles.
- A short period of time between events or activities.
- In the interstice between meetings, she grabbed a quick coffee.
- There was a brief interstice of silence before the applause began.
- He used the interstice of quiet to finish reading the chapter.