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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

  • (..) ALEX: Yeah, uh, seriously, I can't be here. I really can't be here. Do you know how many dangerous and hurtful things Stan could do to me here? You had your head shoved in a ball return? It's not a massage. You're on the basketball team now. Okay? This is your party. ALEX: Okay, okay, there she is. (..)
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