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mas·sage
I. \məˈsä]zh, -sȧ], ]j, Brit usually ˈmaˌs-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from masser to massage (from Arabic massa to stroke, strike) + -age
: manipulation of tissues for remedial or hygienic purposes (as by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or other instrument (as a vibrator)
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to treat by means of massage : rub, knead
III. transitive verb
1. : to treat flatteringly : blandish
< be attentive, massage my ego, advise me — Sally Quinn >
2. : to alter to suit one's purpose : modify : manipulate
< computers to collect and rapidly massage vast amounts of data — A.L.Robinson > |