1. to insert or fit together alternately, like interlaced fingers; to interlock
Usage: present participle of interdigitate; commonly used in anatomy and biology

1. having parts that fit together alternately or overlap in a finger-like pattern
Usage: technical term used in anatomy, geology, and materials science

Examples

• The bones in the wrist are interdigitating structures that allow for complex hand movements.
• The two pieces of wood were interdigitating perfectly, creating a strong joint.
• Under the microscope, the interdigitating cells formed a tight barrier.
• The geologist observed interdigitating layers of sediment in the rock formation.
• The roots of the two trees were interdigitating beneath the soil.
• The surgeon carefully separated the interdigitating tissues during the procedure.