Noun: massage mu'saazh or mu'saaj [N. Amer], ma-saazh or ma-saaj [Brit]
- Kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
"She booked a massage to relieve her sore muscles"
- Manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
"She massaged her child with a sponge";
- rub down, knead
- Give a massage to
"She massaged his sore back"
Derived forms: massages, massaging, massaged
Type of: care for, intervention, manipulate, treat, treatment
Encyclopedia: Massage