An act or instance of such rubbing or kneading, A rubbing or kneading of the body, especially when performed as a hygienic or remedial measure, kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation, verb_ give a massage to, manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes, transitive verb_ To treat by means of a massage, To manipulate (data, for example)