cleavage in Dutch

cleavage in Dutch is splijting, splijten, decolleté — cleavage means the visible gap between a woman's breasts, especially when shown by a low neckline.

cleavage in Dutch

splijting

noun

The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]

splijten

noun

The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]

decolleté

noun

celdeling

noun

(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]

deling

noun

(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]

What does "cleavage" mean?

noun The visible gap between a woman's breasts, especially when shown by a low neckline.
"The dress had a neckline that showed a hint of cleavage."
noun A split or division of something into separate parts, including the natural splitting planes in crystals or the division of cells during growth.
"Geologists studied the mineral's cleavage to identify it."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cleavage in a sentence

The dress had a neckline that showed a hint of cleavage.
She chose a more modest top for the interview, one without much cleavage.
Geologists studied the mineral's cleavage to identify it.
The embryo underwent several rounds of cell cleavage in the first hours after fertilization.

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cleavage" in Dutch?

"cleavage" in Dutch is splijting, splijten, decolleté. cleavage means: The visible gap between a woman's breasts, especially when shown by a low neckline.

How do you use "cleavage" in a sentence?

Example: "The dress had a neckline that showed a hint of cleavage." In Dutch, "cleavage" is splijting, splijten, decolleté.

Are there other ways to say "cleavage" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "cleavage": splijting, splijten, decolleté, celdeling, deling.

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