TAPOTEMENT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitis

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Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("tapotement" is a kind of...):

massage (kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation)

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