massage
//məˈsɑːʒ//
Noun
massageSingular
massagesPlural
1
The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain.
I got a massage to relieve the tension in my shoulders.
2
A session of such treatment.
I booked a massage at the spa for this afternoon.
Verb
massageInfinitive
massagePresent tense
massagedPast tense
massagedPast participle
massagingPresent participle
massagesThird-person singular
1
To rub and knead the muscles and joints of someone's body with the hands to relieve tension or pain.
She massaged his shoulders to relieve the tension.
2
To manipulate figures, data, or facts to give a more acceptable result.
The company was accused of massaging the sales figures to attract investors.