massage

• Nom désignant une pratique thérapeutique ou relaxante consistant à pétrir et à frictionner les parties du corps pour améliorer la circulation sanguine et soulager les tensions.

A noun referring to the therapeutic or relaxing practice of kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation.

1. Therapeutic body treatmentA2formal

   The act of pressing, rubbing, and manipulating the skin, muscles, and joints to relieve tension, reduce pain, and improve circulation.

   massage thérapeutique

   • A relaxing massage helped ease her back pain.
   • He booked a full-body massage at the spa.
   • The therapist used gentle strokes during the massage.

   Synonymesbodyworkmanipulationrubdown

• Verbe désignant l'action de pétrir et de frictionner des parties du corps pour soulager la tension ou la douleur, ou le fait de manipuler des données ou des chiffres d'une manière pouvant induire en erreur.

A verb used to indicate the act of rubbing and kneading parts of the body to relieve tension or pain, or to manipulate data or figures in a way that may be misleading.

1. Rub or knead the bodyB1formalmedical

   To manually press, rub, and manipulate someone's muscles and soft tissues, often for therapeutic or relaxation purposes.

   masser

   • The therapist massaged her shoulders to relieve tension.
   • He massaged his sore legs after the marathon.
   • She asked the masseur to massage her back gently.
   • Infant massage can help babies sleep better.

   Synonymeskneadmanipulatepalpatepresspummelrubstrokework