'Interpenetrate' definitions:

Definition of 'interpenetrate'

From: WordNet
verb
Penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot" [syn: interpenetrate, permeate]
verb
Spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks" [syn: permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle]

Definition of 'Interpenetrate'

From: GCIDE
  • Interpenetrate \In`ter*pen"e*trate\, v. t. To penetrate between or within; to penetrate mutually. [1913 Webster]
  • It interpenetrates my granite mass. --Shelley. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Interpenetrate'

From: GCIDE
  • Interpenetrate \In`ter*pen"e*trate\, v. i. To penetrate each the other; to penetrate between bodies or their parts. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

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