What does cupping mean?
Cupping means (medicine, archaic) The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot..
Cupping
/ˈkʌpɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
(medicine, archaic) The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot..
Definitions by Sense
- (medicine, archaic) The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.
- (medicine, archaic) A similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.
- (medicine) Fire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface.
- The taking of a small amount of a beverage such as tea or coffee into the mouth in order to taste it; a session where this is done.
- The act of forming something into a cup shape.
- present participle and gerund of cup
Example Sentences
the cupping of one's hands
Synonyms for cupping
Antonyms for cupping
Related Words
Word Forms
- cuppings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cupping?
Common synonyms include myofascial decompression.
What is the opposite of cupping?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cupping in a sentence?
the cupping of one's hands
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