noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A quick, energetic massage.
2. 2
   the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes wordnet
3. 3
   Synonym of dry transfer. attributive

Synonyms

All synonyms

dry transfermassagevibratorwhirlpool bath

Etymology

Deverbal from rub down.

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