Massage

Definitions

1. The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.
   countable, uncountable
2. The action of rubbing or kneading anything.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Having a massage can have⟳ many beneficial effects.”

“During the long lapses in work⟳ common with on-location productions, Marilyn would silently meditate as Roberts provided a shoulder massage.”

“The baker gave the dough one final massage.”

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