Definition of massage
(Entry 1 of 2)
: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes
gave him a neck massage
massage
verb
massaged; massaging
Definition of massage (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to subject to massage
2a
: to treat flatteringly : blandish
b
: manipulate, doctor
massaged the data to help his cause
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The first known use of massage was circa 1860
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