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frot•tage
(frô täzh′),USA pronunciation n.
- Fine Arta technique in the visual arts of obtaining textural effects or images by rubbing lead, chalk, charcoal, etc., over paper laid on a granular or relieflike surface. Cf. rubbing (def. 2).
- Fine Arta work of art containing shapes and textures produced by frottage.
- Medicinethe practice of getting sexual stimulation and satisfaction by rubbing against something, esp. another person.
- French, equivalent. to frott(er) to rub (of uncertain origin, originally) + -age -age
- 1930–35
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