foreplay

English Thesaurus

1. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse (noun.act)

hypernym	:	sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice,
definition	:	activities associated with sexual intercourse (noun.act)

hyponym	:	caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling,
definition	:	affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) (noun.act)

hyponym	:	feel,
definition	:	manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure (noun.act)