knead

knead

verb \ˈnēd\

Definition of KNEAD

transitive verb

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