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   Mas·sage

   /məˈsä(d)ZH/

   

   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 and jet lag"

   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).
   • ▪ flatter (someone's ego): "I chose a man who massaged my bruised ego"
   • 2. manipulate (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 is massage noun?

   • Definition of massage noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary the action of rubbing and pressing a person's body with the hands to reduce pain in the muscles and joints Massage will help the pain. a back massage to give someone a massage massage oils Once a week I have a massage. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What is massage & how does it work?

   • Techniques Practitioners define massage as the manual manipulation of the body's soft tissues to reduce discomfort and stress and promote wellness and health. It's a broad definition, and it covers at least 80 different systems of massage.

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   Where did the word massage come from?

   • The word massage has a mysterious background, possibly coming from the Arabic massa, meaning "to touch," finding its way to 19th Century France by way of Napoleon. Would you accept a foot massage from Napoleon? Or, it might have worked its way to France from India, where amassar carries the meaning "knead."

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   What does masajear mean?

   • masajear, masaje, masaje [masculine… fazer massagem em, massagear, massagem… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! MASSAGE definition: the activity of rubbing or pressing parts of someone's body in order to make them relax or to stop….

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › massageMASSAGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   MASSAGE definition: the activity of rubbing or pressing parts of someone's body in order to make them relax or to stop…. Learn more.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › massageMassage Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1 massage /məˈsɑːʒ/ Brit /ˈmæˌsɑːʒ/ noun

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   /məˈsɑːʒ/ Brit /ˈmæˌsɑːʒ/

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   : to say things that make someone feel important and proud

   •He gained the friendship of powerful politicians by massaging their egos.

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   Nov 10, 2021 · Massage is a great tool for relaxation, pain relief, easing muscle tension and more, says Bodner. Learn more about the common types of massage and their benefits. What is massage therapy?

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   Definitions of massage. noun. kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation. see more. verb. manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes. synonyms: knead, rub down. see more. verb. give a massage to. “She massaged his sore back” see more. Pronunciation. US. /məˈsɑ (d)ʒ/

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10. www.britannica.com › science › massageMassage | Relaxation, Stress Relief & Pain Relief | Britannica

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    Apr 22, 2024 · massage, in medicine, systematic and scientific manipulation of body tissues, performed with the hands for therapeutic effect on the nervous and muscular systems and on systemic circulation. It was used more than 3,000 years ago by the Chinese.