Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In medicine, percussion, especially as a part of treatment by massage.

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  • noun massage A form of massage involving hitting the body with various parts of one's hand.

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  • noun 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

Etymologies

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From French tapoter ("to drum or tap")

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Examples

  • This is known as tapotement in Swedish massage and is a popular and common massage technique.

    Improving Your Health 2008

  • It will perhaps be noticed by those familiar with the technique of massage that nothing is here said about the use of the movements classed under the general head of "tapotement," the tapping and slapping motions.

    Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria John K. [Editor] Mitchell 1871

  • It is also called cupping, clapping, or tapotement.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • During the 30-minute treatment sessions, your Certified Lypotherapist will perform a series of skin rolling, tapotement, wringing and other deep massage strokes.

    BellaOnline - The Voice of Women 2008

  • These will simulate a Swedish massage tapotement session and offer the same benefits to those whom receive it.

    Improving Your Health 2008

  • These will simulate a Swedish massage tapotement session and offer the same benefits to those whom receive it.

    We Blog A Lot 2008

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    Her checkbook might lead to elopement.

    November 25, 2018