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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
noun
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Abschälung
noun
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Abspaltung
noun
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Kluft
noun
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Teilung
noun
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]
Dekolletee
noun
Dekolleté
noun
Furchung
noun
(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]
Teilung
noun
(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]
Zellteilung
noun
(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]
Spaltung
noun
(chemistry) The splitting of a large molecule into smaller ones.
Schieferung
noun
(mineralogy) The tendency of a crystal to split along specific planes; schistosity. [from 19th c.]
Spaltneigung
noun
(mineralogy) The tendency of a crystal to split along specific planes; schistosity. [from 19th c.]

What does "cleavage" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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