1. having fingers, toes, or parts interlocked or woven together like interlaced fingers
Usage: commonly used in anatomy and biology

1. past tense and past participle of interdigitate; to lock or weave together in the manner of interlaced fingers
Usage: technical term used in anatomy, geology, and materials science

Examples

• The interdigitated roots of the two trees grew so close they became nearly impossible to separate.
• The muscle fibers were interdigitated, creating a strong interlocking structure.
• Geologists observed interdigitated layers of sand and clay in the rock formation.
• The interdigitated fingers of the two hands created a firm grip.
• The polymer chains interdigitated at the molecular level, improving the material's strength.
• Interdigitated cooling channels in the engine block helped distribute heat more evenly.