knead

verb

ˈnēd 

kneaded; kneading; kneads

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

kneadable

ˈnē-də-bəl 

adjective

kneader noun

Examples of knead in a Sentence

Knead the dough until it is smooth.

Recent Examples on the Web

Those prints saw eggs gathered, potatoes peeled, bread kneaded. —Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 July 2024

Add turkey and gently knead with your hands until mixture is combined. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 17 July 2024

Also, scratch wrappers only require mixing all-purpose flour and water, then letting the dough rest for a little bit to become smooth and silky before kneading and rolling it out. —Gretchen McKay, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024

If using a stand mixer, go straight into kneading on medium-low speed for about 10 minutes or until the dough becomes light and springy. —Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English kneden, from Old English cnedan; akin to Old High German knetan to knead

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

knead

verb

ˈnēd 

1

: to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands

2

: to treat as if by kneading : massage

kneader noun