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, or verse in a metrical composition; specif. (Geol.), the intrusion of a bed or layer between other layers. Intercalations of fresh-water species in some localities. Mantell.

Situated between the external and internal carotid arteries; as, an intercarotid ganglion.

Between the carpal bone; as, intercarpal articulations, ligaments.

Between the cavernous sinuses; as, the intercavernous sinuses connecting the cavernous sinuses at the base of the brain.

To pass between; to intervene. [Obs.] He supposed that a vast period interceded between that origination and the age wherein he lived. Sir M. Hale.

Passing between; mediating; pleading. [R.] -- In`ter*ced"ent*ly, adv.

Lying between cells or cellules; as, intercellular substance, space, or fluids; intercellular blood channels.

Between centers. Intercentral nerves (Physiol.), those nerves which transmit impulses between nerve centers, as opposed to peripheral fibers, which convey impulses between peripheral parts and nerve centers.

To include between; as, that part of the intercepted between the points A and B.

The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconcilation; prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of, or (less often) against, another or others. But the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which can not be uttered. Rom. viii. 26.

One who goes between, or intercedes; a mediator. (a) One who interposes between parties at variance, with a view to reconcile them. (b) One who pleads in behalf of another. Milton.

the act of mutually giving and receiving; exchange; as, the interchange of civilities between two persons. "Interchange of kindnesses." South.

The act or state of coming or falling between; occurrence; incident. [Obs.] Holland.

Falling or coming between; happening accidentally. [Obs.] Boyle.

Between the clavicles; as, the interclavicular notch of the sternum.

Existing or carried on between colleges or universities; as, intercollegiate relations, rivalry, games, etc.

Situated between hills; -- applied especially to valleys lying between volcanic cones.

Between or among colonies; pertaining to the intercourse or mutual relations of colonies; as, intercolonial trade. -- In`ter*co*lo"ni*al*ly, adv.

Between columns or pillars; as, the intercolumnar fibers of Poupart's ligament; an intercolumnar statue.

The clear space between two columns, measured at the bottom of their shafts. Gwilt.