cleavage
/ˈkliːvɪdʒ/
noun
- A division or split between two groups or things.
- The debate revealed a deep cleavage in public opinion.
- A cleavage formed in the organization between older and newer members.
- There was a clear cleavage between the two political parties on the issue.
- The way a mineral or rock splits along natural planes.
- Geologists study the cleavage of rocks to understand their structure.
- This mineral has a distinct cleavage that makes it easy to break.
- The diamond shows perfect cleavage in four directions.
- The hollow between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by clothing.
- Some people consider visible cleavage inappropriate for formal events.
- She wore a dress that showed a modest amount of cleavage.
- The actress's cleavage was visible in the low-cut gown.