Usually means: Kneading technique used in massage.
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▸ noun:  (massage) A form of massage involving kneading or wringing the skin with one's fingers, knuckles and thumbs.

Similar:
piquerism, pistillation, handrub, percussion, pinch, piquerist, fingertapping, piecening, patter, snap pizzicato, more...

Opposite:
effleurage, stroking, friction

Adjectives:
deep, hand, gentle, light, vibratory, compressive, regional, firmer

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Similar:
piquerism, pistillation, handrub, percussion, pinch, piquerist, fingertapping, piecening, patter, snap pizzicato, more...

Opposite:
effleurage, stroking, friction

Adjectives:
deep, hand, gentle, light, vibratory, compressive, regional, firmer



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