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Massage

Massage Meaning & Definition
Massage Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Massage?

[n] kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
[v] give a massage to; "She massaged his sore back"
[v] usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

Synonyms | Synonyms for Massage: knead | rub down

Related Terms | Find terms related to Massage: bandage | bathe | care for | caress | cure | cushion | diagnose | doctor | ease | facial | facial massage | feel up | fiddle | finagle | fluff | flux | fondle | frictionize | gentle | give care to | handle | heal | knead | kneading | laxate | limber | limber up | loosen | manipulate | manipulation | mash | massaging | massotherapy | mellow | milden | minister to | mollify | nose | nurse | nuzzle | operate on | palpate | pet | physic | plaster | plump | poultice | pulp | purge | relax | remedy | rub | rub against | rub down | rub noses | rubdown | shake up | smash | soften | soften up | splint | squash | strap | stroke | stroking | subdue | supple | tenderize | tone down | treat | tune down | vibrator | whirlpool bath

See Also | cardiac massage | care for | effleurage | heart massage | manipulate | modality | petrissage | rub | Swedish massage | tapotement | treat

Massage In Webster's Dictionary

\Mas"sage\, n. [F.] A rubbing or kneading of the body, especially when performed as a hygienic or remedial measure.
\Mas"sage\, v. t. (Med.) To treat by means of massage; to rub or knead; as, to massage a patient with ointment.

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