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   massage

   /ˈmasɑː(d)ʒ/

   noun

   • 1. the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain: "massage can ease tiredness"

   verb

   • 1. rub and knead (a person or part of the body) with the hands: "she massaged his tired muscles" Similar rubrub downkneadpalpatemanipulatepummelworkrare:embrocate
   • ▪ rub a substance into (the skin or hair): "gently massage the cream on to your face"
   • 2. manipulate (facts or figures) to give a more acceptable result: "the accusation was that the evidence had been massaged to suit the policy" Similar altertamper withmanipulatedoctorfalsifyjugglefiddle withtinker withdistortchangeriginterfere withmisrepresentinformal:fixcookfiddle

   Word Origin late 19th century: from French, from masser ‘knead, treat with massage’, probably from Portuguese amassar ‘knead’, from massa ‘dough’.

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   • 1. massager noun

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   What does massage mean?

   • It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat The meaning of MASSAGE is manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes.

   Massage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What does massage mean in a sentence?

   • Words for the Summer Heat The meaning of MASSAGE is manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes. How to use massage in a sentence.

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   What is massage & how does it work?

   • The manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to promote relaxation and well-being. Massage is a therapeutic technique that involves the manual manipulation of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues in the body.

   What is Massage? - Definition, Benefits, How It Works, Costs

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   Where does the word massage come from?

   • The word comes from the French massage 'friction of kneading ', [ 12] which, in turn, comes either from the Arabic word مَسَّ massa meaning 'to touch, feel', [ 13] the Portuguese amassar 'knead', from the Latin massa meaning 'mass, dough', [ 14] or the Greek verb μάσσω ( massō) 'to handle, touch, to work with the hands, to knead dough'. [ 15]

   Massage - Wikipedia

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMASSAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of massage as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, idioms, and usage examples. Find out how to massage facts or numbers to deceive someone, or how to get a massage for your body.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › massageMassage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of massage, as well as its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases. Massage is a French word from Arabic that means to stroke or treat flatteringly.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MassageMassage - Wikipedia

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   Massage is the rubbing or kneading of the body's soft tissues for the treatment of stress or pain. Learn about the origin, evolution and varieties of massage in different cultures and civilizations.

7. www.wellmeright.com › glossary › massageWhat is Massage? - Definition, Benefits, How It Works, Costs ...

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   Massage is a therapeutic technique that involves the manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to promote relaxation and well-being. Learn about the origins, benefits, how it works, costs, certifications, and complementary practices of massage from Well Me Right, a platform for wellness experts and seekers.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › massageMASSAGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to rub and press someone's body with regular repeated movements, in order to relax them or to reduce stiffness or pain in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) or muscles: Would you massage my shoulders? SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Physiotherapy, massage & osteopathy. chiropractic. chiropractor. craniosacral. ECT.

9. www.physio-pedia.com › MassageMassage - Physiopedia

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   Massage is a technique that uses stretching and pressure in a rhythmic flow to relieve tension, improve blood flow and stimulate tissues. Learn about the different types of massage, such as effleurage, petrissage, percussion and myofascial release, and their aims and effects.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › massageMASSAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Massage definition: the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.. See examples of MASSAGE used in a sentence.