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interstices

/ɪnˈtɜːstɪsiːz/ /ɪnˈtɜːstɪsɪz/

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noun

Zwischenräume, Lücken

A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.

Examples :

"Sunlight streamed through the interstices of the closed window blinds, creating stripes of light on the floor. "

Sonnenlicht strömte durch die Zwischenräume der geschlossenen Jalousien und erzeugte Lichtstreifen auf dem Boden.

space part material structure gap

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noun

Zwischenraum, Lücke

A fragment of space.

Examples :

"Dust bunnies gathered in the interstices between the floorboards. "

Staubflusen sammelten sich in den Zwischenräumen zwischen den Dielen.

space gap part structure

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noun

Zwischenraum, Zwischenzeit

An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.

Examples :

"The strict rules of the seminary mandated significant interstices between ordination as a deacon and eventual priesthood, allowing time for reflection and further study. "

Die strengen Regeln des Seminars sahen erhebliche Zwischenzeiten zwischen der Weihe zum Diakon und der späteren Priesterweihe vor, um Zeit für Reflexion und weiteres Studium zu ermöglichen.

religion theology time

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noun

Freiraum, Zeitfenster

(by extension) A small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.

Examples :

"During the conference, I used the small interstices between sessions to answer urgent emails. "

Während der Konferenz nutzte ich die kleinen Freiräume zwischen den Sitzungen, um dringende E-Mails zu beantworten.

time gap period