Backrub
therapeutic manipulation of the muscles of the back; m-ssage of the back.
a liniment or anodyne ointment for relieving muscular soreness:
a tube of greaseless backrub.
noun
the action or process of m-ssaging the back for relief of pain or relaxing muscle stress
examples
he wanted a backrub after mowing the lawn.
usage note
backrub v
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