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massage

verb [T] (BODY)
 
 
/ˈmæs.ɑːʒ/ US  /məˈsɑːʒ/

Definition

to rub and press someone's body with regular repeated movements, in order to relax them or to reduce stiffness or pain in their joints (= places where two bones are connected) or muscles: Would you massage my shoulders?Physiotherapy, massage and osteopathyScratching and rubbing
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