effleurage

Speech parts

1. effleurage - Noun

2. effleurage - Verb

Meaning

a rhythmic stroking

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

shiatsu reflexology manipulation massage rubbing rub palpation acupressure Swedish massage stroking rubdown kneading osteopathy tapotement hydromassage
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Hypernyms

massage

Examples

effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

efflate efflation Effler effloresce efflorescence efflorescency