interpenetrate v 1: penetrate mutually or be interlocked; "The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot" [syn: {interpenetrate}, {permeate}] 2: 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}]
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]
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]