cleavage in German
cleavage in German is Spaltung, Abschälung, Abspaltung — cleavage means the visible gap between a woman's breasts, especially when shown by a low neckline.
cleavage in German
Spaltung
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Abschälung
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Abspaltung
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Kluft
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Teilung
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Dekolletee
Dekolleté
Furchung
(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]
Teilung
(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]
Zellteilung
(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]
Spaltung
(chemistry) The splitting of a large molecule into smaller ones.
Schieferung
(mineralogy) The tendency of a crystal to split along specific planes; schistosity. [from 19th c.]
Spaltneigung
(mineralogy) The tendency of a crystal to split along specific planes; schistosity. [from 19th c.]
What does "cleavage" mean?
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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."
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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."
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cleavage" in German?
"cleavage" in German is Spaltung, Abschälung, Abspaltung. 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 German, "cleavage" is Spaltung, Abschälung, Abspaltung.
Are there other ways to say "cleavage" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "cleavage": Spaltung, Abschälung, Abspaltung, Kluft, Teilung, Dekolletee.
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