In`ter*pen"e*trate (?), v. t. To penetrate between or within; to
penetrate mutually.
It interpenetrates my granite mass.
Shelley.
In`ter*pen"e*trate, v. i. To penetrate each the other; to penetrate
between bodies or their parts.
Interpenetrating molding (Arch.), in late Gothic architecture, a
decoration by means of moldings which seem to pass through solid
uprights, transoms, or other members; often, two sets of architectural
members penetrating one another, in appearance, as if both had been
plastic when they were put together.
In`ter*pen`e*tra"tion (?), n. The act of penetrating between or within
other substances; mutual penetration. Milman.
In`ter*pen"e*tra*tive (?), a. Penetrating among or between other
substances; penetrating each the other; mutually penetrative.
In`ter*pet"al*a*ry (?), a. [Pref. inter- + petal.] (Bot.) Between the
petals of a flower.
In`ter*pet"i*o*lar (?), a. (Bot.) Being between petioles. Cf.
Intrapetiolar.
In`ter*pha*lan"ge*al (?), a. (Anat.) Between phalanges; as,
interphalangeal articulations.
In`ter*pi*las"ter (?), n. (Arch.) The interval or space between two
pilasters. Elmes.
In`ter*place" (?), v. t. To place between or among; as, to interplace a
name. [R.] Daniel.
In`ter*plan"et*a*ry (?), a. Between planets; as, interplanetary spaces.
Boyle.
In`ter*play` (?), n. Mutual action or influence; interaction; as, the
interplay of affection.
In`ter*plead" (?), v. i. (Law) To plead against each other, or go to
trial between themselves, as the claimants in an in an interpleader.
See Interpleader. [Written also enterplead.]
In`ter*plead"er (?), n. 1. One who interpleads.
2. (Law) A proceeding devised to enable a person, of whom the same
debt, duty, or thing is claimed adversely by two or more parties, to
compel them to litigate the right or title between themselves, and
thereby to relieve himself from the suits which they might otherwise
bring against him.