knead
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knead

transitive verb \ˈnēd\

Definition of KNEAD

1
a : to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands <kneading dough>
b : to manipulate or massage with a kneading motion <kneaded sore neck muscles>
2
: to form or shape by or as if by kneading
knead·able \ˈnē-də-bəl\ adjective
knead·er noun

Examples of KNEAD

  1. Knead the dough until it is smooth.

Origin of KNEAD

Middle English kneden, from Old English cnedan; akin to Old High German knetan to knead
First Known Use: before 12th century

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