nounπShareThe operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot."The athlete sought relief from muscle soreness through cupping, hoping the suction would draw out inflammation. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess."The doctor recommended cupping to help drain the infected abscess on his leg. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface."After his back injury, the athlete tried cupping hoping it would relieve the pain and reduce inflammation. "medicinetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe taking of a small amount of a beverage such as tea or coffee into the mouth in order to taste it; a session where this is done."After her morning cupping of tea, Sarah felt much more focused for her schoolwork. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands."She was cupping her hands to catch the rainwater dripping from the roof. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold something in cupped hands."He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup."We are cupping some new brands of coffee today."drinkutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply with cups of wine."The host was busy cupping his guests, ensuring everyone's wine glasses were full throughout the evening. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a cupping apparatus to; to subject to the operation of cupping."The doctor cupped my back to help relieve the muscle tension. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make concave or in the form of a cup."to cup the end of a screw"actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
