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cleavage

/ˈkleɪvɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does cleavage mean?

noun

A split or division, especially in a rock or a piece of wood. A deep or marked separation in a person's chest, especially between the breasts.

Example

"The geologist studied the cleavage in the rock formation."

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