interstice

/ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/noun
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1

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

2

A fragment of space.

3

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

4

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