"massages" in the noun sense
1. massage
kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
"massages" in the verb sense
1. massage, rub down, knead
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
"She rubbed down her child with a sponge"
2. massage
give a massage to
"She massaged his sore back"
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