cupping

[ kuhp-ing ]

noun

1. the process of drawing blood from the body by scarification and the application of a cupping glass, or by the application of a cupping glass without scarification, as for relieving internal congestion or for loosening and stimulating the muscles.

cupping

/ ˈkʌpɪŋ /

noun

1. archaic.
   med the process of applying a cupping glass to the skin

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupping¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; cup ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Since China's so-called Peace Ark arrived last week, more than 2,000 South Africans have been treated on board - ranging from maternity check-ups and cataract surgeries to cupping therapy.

From BBC

“Other athletes may not find cupping as effective as other soft tissue treatment options.”

From Salon

Five feet tall, the cobalt blue stoneware figure of a lifesize headless women in a voluminous, bell-shaped skirt shows her cupping aggressive, bullet-like breasts in her hands.

From Los Angeles Times

I looked over at Cedar and the older kids, who were all cupping their hands behind their ears.

From Literature

He played up to it though, often cupping his hands to his ears, and signalling 2-0 to the crowd ahead of his quarter-final in response to Liverpool's defeat at Everton on Wednesday.

From BBC