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massage

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

məˈsɑʒ

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Definitions

noun

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

verb

  1. Give a massage to

    “She massaged his sore back”

verb

  1. Manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

    “She rubbed down her child with a sponge”

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Example Sentences

She massaged his sore back
She rubbed down her child with a sponge

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