massage | ||
1. | [ verb ] give a massage to | |
Examples: | "She massaged his sore back" |
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Related terms: | treat | |
2. | [ verb ] manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes | |
Synonyms: | knead rub_down | |
Examples: | "She rubbed down her child with a sponge" |
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Related terms: | manipulate massager rub | |
3. | [ noun ] (medicine) kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation | |
Related terms: | treatment modality cardiac_massage Swedish_massage petrissage tapotement effleurage rubdown | |
Similar spelling: |
Masek masses message majagua masseuse magus Mages |