1. to interlace or interlock like the fingers of folded hands
Usage: technical; often used in anatomy and biology

Examples

• The muscle fibers interdigitate at the junction between the two muscles.
• The architect designed the building sections to interdigitate for structural stability.
• The puzzle pieces interdigitate perfectly when assembled correctly.
• Cell membranes can interdigitate to increase surface area for absorption.
• The interlocking bricks interdigitate to create a stronger wall.
• The surgeon observed how the tissue layers interdigitate naturally.