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mas·sage
 massage
- pronunciation:
- m
sazh
[or]
m
saj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a treatment of the body that involves rubbing and kneading to help the blood circulate better and to relax muscles.
- similar words:
- rub
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| related words: |
caress |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
massaged, massages, massaging |
| definition: |
to treat by rubbing the body; give a massage to.
She massaged my back.
- synonyms:
- knead
- similar words:
- rub, stroke
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| derivation: |
massager (n.) |
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