Cup (Verb)
Meaning 1
Treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The physical therapist will cup your back to release tension and promote blood flow.
- The doctor determined the best course of treatment would be to cup her shoulders and spine to relieve muscle strain.
- Alternating hot and cold applications to the area after being cupped helps reduce the bruising.
- During cupping therapy a vacuum is created inside a cup which causes your skin to be sucked in.
- Her acupuncturist will cup the area for several minutes to extract the stagnant blood from the muscle.
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Meaning 2
Put into a cup; "cup the milk".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Cup the liquid gently into the measuring container to avoid spills.
- She carefully cupped the eggs in a bowl to transfer them to a different carton.
- Cup the chopped fruit in a separate bowl before adding it to the recipe.
- The teacher asked the students to cup their hands to create a resonating sound.
- Cup the fragile flower gently in your hands to move it to a safer location.
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Meaning 3
Form into the shape of a cup; "She cupped her hands".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She cupped her hands to catch the water pouring from the faucet.
- He cupped his ears to hear the distant music better.
- She cupped her hands around the small bird to keep it warm.
- He cupped his palms to scoop up water from the stream and drink.
- She cupped her hands to create a megaphone and call out to her friends.