Massage

Quick meaning: Massage is a noun meaning The action of rubbing or kneading anything.

Meaning

The action of rubbing or kneading anything.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To rub and knead (someone's body or body part), to perform a massage on (somebody).
2. (transitive) To rub or knead anything.
3. (transitive) To manipulate (data, a document etc.) to make it more presentable or more convenient to work with.
4. (transitive) To falsify (data or accounts).
5. The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

Example Sentences

The baker gave the dough one final massage.

Having a massage can have many beneficial effects.

Massage the kale to soften it before making the salad.

News relating to public disturbances was systematically massaged [...].

Word Forms

• massages
• massaging
• massaged

Synonyms for massage

Depending on context, synonyms include juggle, fudge, knead.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knead, masseur, aromatherapy, rub, rubbing, mass.

Related Dictionary Tools