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1. Kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

1. Manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
   "She massaged her child with a sponge";
   - rub down, knead
    
2. Give a massage to
   "She massaged his sore back"

Derived forms: massaging, massages, massaged

See also: rub

Type of: care for, intervention, manipulate, treat, treatment

Encyclopedia: Massage