massager

mas·sage  (m-säzh, -säj)

n.

1. The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body especially to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or provide sensual stimulation.

2. An act or instance of such rubbing or kneading.

tr.v. mas·saged, mas·sag·ing, mas·sag·es

1. To give a massage to.

2. To treat by means of a massage.

3. To coddle or cajole.

4. To manipulate (data, for example): Pollsters massaged the numbers to favor their candidate.

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[French, from masser, to massage, from Arabic masaa, to stroke, anoint; see m in Semitic roots or massa, to touch; see m in Semitic roots.]

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mas·sager n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

massager - someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation masseur - a male massager masseuse - a female massager physical therapist, physiotherapist - therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder