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massages

/məˈsɑʒɪz/ /məˈsɑʒəz/

Meanings
noun
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

Examples :

"Having a massage can have many beneficial effects."
body medicine physiology sensation action sport human service

Related Words

Illustration manipulate

manipulate verb

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The chef carefully manipulated the ingredients, stirring the sauce gently. "

Illustration accountant

accountant noun

/ə.ˈkæʊn.(t)ən̩(t)/

One who renders account; one accountable.

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

Illustration gardening

gardening verb

/ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ/

To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

"My grandmother enjoys gardening in her backyard. "

Illustration muscular

muscular adjective

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kju.lɚ/

Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.

"The athlete's muscular arms were strong enough to lift the heavy weights. "

Illustration document

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

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understandable adjective

/ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/ /ˌʌndərˈstændɪbəl/

Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

"The teacher's explanation of photosynthesis was understandable. "

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convenient adjective

/kənˈviːniənt/ /kənˈvinjənt/

Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient.

"The train schedule was convenient for getting to work on time. "

Illustration somebody

somebody noun

/ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbɑdi/

A recognised or important person, a celebrity.

"That famous singer, somebody everyone recognizes, is performing at the school concert. "

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profitable adjective

/ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/

Producing a profit.

"The lemonade stand was very profitable for the children, earning them enough money to buy a new game. "

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presentable adjective

/pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/

In good enough shape to be shown or offered to other people; tidy; attractive.

"Before we go out, let me just go to the washroom and make myself presentable."

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beneficial noun

/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

Something that is beneficial.

"A healthy diet is a beneficial for maintaining good health. "

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kneading verb

/ˈniːdɪŋ/

To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.

"My mother is kneading the dough to make fresh bread for dinner. "