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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

  • (..) I love you. That was a stupid idea. I was feeling tight, you know? Mm-hmm. Shoulders and neck. Mm-hmm. So I called down and, and had a, uh, shiatsu massage in my room. Mmm, that's nice. And the tightness has completely, uh, disappeared... Mmm. And been replaced by... unbelievable pain. (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation
  • (..) Please. Thank you. Mr. Harris? Yes? Mr. Kazu sent me. Oh? May I enter? Thank you. Do you like massage? I don't think l... I like massage anymore. Mr. Kazu sends premium fantasy. My stockings..."lip" them. "Lip" my stockings. Yes, please. (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation