In the space which separates (two points, places, objects, or lines); at any point of the distance from one to the other of: as, between the eyes; between Washington and Philadelphia; the prisoner was placed between two policemen.In intermediate relation to, as regards time, quantity, or degree: as, it occurred between his incoming and outgoing; a baronet is between a knight and a baron; they cost between $5 and $6 each; between 12 and 1 o'clock.In the mutual relations of: as, discord exists between the two families.From one to another of, as in the exchange of actions or intercourse.In the joint interest or possession of: as, they own the property between them.By the action, power, or effort of one or both of.In regard to the respective natures or qualities of: as, to distinguish between right and wrong.In regard to one or the other of: as, to choose between two things.In the intermediate space; in intermediate relation as regards time, etc.: with an object understood.n. One of a grade of needles between sharps and blunts.