Definitions
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- noun massage A form of
massage involvingkneading orwringing the skin with one'sfingers ,knuckles andthumbs .
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- noun massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed
Etymologies
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From French pétrir ("to knead")
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Examples
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Kneading motions known as petrissage, and circular motions to apply friction to affected parts then complement this.
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