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cleavage

clea·vage

UK/ˈkliːvɪd͡ʒ/ US/ˈkʰlɪi̯vɪd͡ʒ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being split or cleft

2.

the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules

3.
4.

the line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman''s breasts)

5.

the act of cleaving or splitting

Origin

From cleave + -age.

Phrases

  • breast cleavage
  • builder's cleavage
  • bum cleavage
  • butt cleavage
  • buttock cleavage
  • cleavage furrow
  • cleavage tape
  • gender cleavage

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