noun🔗ShareThe act of cleaving or the state of being cleft."The cleavage in the rock face allowed a small stream to flow through. "partbodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe hollow or separation between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by a low neckline."The low-cut top revealed a noticeable cleavage. "bodyappearancesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) Any similar separation between two body parts, such as the buttocks or toes."The baby's chubby legs had a cute little cleavage where the thigh met the bottom. "bodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis."The rapid cleavage of the fertilized egg cell is crucial for early embryonic development. "biologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe splitting of a large molecule into smaller ones."The digestion of food involves the cleavage of large carbohydrates into smaller sugars. "chemistrybiologybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe tendency of a crystal to split along specific planes."The geologist carefully examined the rock, noting its cleavage planes. "geologymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe division of voters into voting blocs."The political cleavage between the two candidates' supporters was very noticeable in the student body. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading