massage
noun
the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
had massaged
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past perfectof massage.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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I had massaged my temple in the car, and he noticed.
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2021
Wise men had massaged eucalyptus balm into her temples, steamed her face with herbal infusions.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
And his nose was—strange, too, and she had massaged it so carefully, too, and when, oh when, would he say "Daddy-dinger!"
From Sowing Seeds in Danny by Nellie L. McClung
He kneaded the recumbent form of his godson with a large hand until he had massaged out of him the last remains of his great sleep.
From The Coming of Bill by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
However, I still think if he had massaged my upper arm, it would be of more use to me now than it is.
From Three Times and Out by Nellie L. McClung
