Effleurage and Petrissage

Effleurage

Effleurage noun - A rhythmic stroking.
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Synonyms for Effleurage

Petrissage and effleurage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petrissage" instead a noun "Effleurage".

Petrissage

Petrissage noun - Massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed.
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Synonyms for Petrissage

Effleurage and petrissage are semantically related. You can use "Effleurage" instead a noun "Petrissage".
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