Meaning & Definition of Cleavage in English
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Cleavage
/klivəʤ/
noun
1. The state of being split or cleft
- "There was a cleavage between the liberal and conservative members"
synonym:
- cleavage
2. The breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules
synonym:
- cleavage
3. (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum
synonym:
- cleavage,
- segmentation
4. The line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts)
synonym:
- cleavage
5. The act of cleaving or splitting
synonym:
- cleavage
Examples of using
The blonde girl has a really nice cleavage.