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massage

Definition

  • noun: the action of rubbing or pressing someone's body in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints
  • noun: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for therapeutic purposes
  • verb: to rub or press (someone's body) in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints
  • verb: to subject to massage
  • synonyms: shampoo, percussion, stroking

Examples

  • She 'massaged' her leg until the numbness was gone.

  • She gave him a neck 'massage'.

  • using 'massage' to help relax

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Get an ambulance down here. I don't want to hold this convoy up more than I have to. She's having trouble breathing. What do you think? I suggest a vigorous chest massage. If that doesn't work, mouth-to-mouth. Yes, sir! I won't have my men do anything I wouldn't be prepared to do myself. (..)
    1978 Superman