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Definition of cupping

cupping

/ˈkʌp.ɪŋ/
cup · ping
Plural:cuppings
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cupping Lexical Profile

cupping Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An alternative therapy in which heated or suction cups are placed on the skin to create a vacuum, intended to increase local blood flow and relieve pain or inflammation.

Example

"The swimmer had circular marks on his shoulders from a recent cupping session."

2

The standardized practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee to evaluate its quality and flavor profile.

Example

"The roastery hosts a public coffee cupping every Friday afternoon for enthusiasts to sample new single-origin beans."

3

A warping defect in wooden boards or floorboards where the edges curl upward or downward across the width of the plank, forming a concave trough.

Example

"Excessive moisture beneath the subfloor caused severe cupping in the oak planks."

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• Nearby Words

cuplike
cupola
cuppa
cupping
cupuacu
cuquenan
curable

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