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knead

(niːd)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense kneads, present participle kneading, past tense, past participle kneaded
1. verb
When you knead dough or other food, you press and squeeze it with your hands so that it becomes smooth and ready to cook.
Lightly knead the mixture on a floured surface. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: squeeze, work, massage, manipulate More Synonyms of knead
kneading uncountable noun
Just how much kneading is required depends on the sort of flour.
2. verb
If you knead a part of someone's body, you press or squeeze it with your fingers.
She felt him knead the aching muscles. [VERB noun]

knead in British English

(niːd)
verb (transitive)
1. 
to work and press (a soft substance, such as bread dough) into a uniform mixture with the hands
2. 
to squeeze, massage, or press with the hands
3. 
to make by kneading
Derived forms
kneader (ˈkneader)
noun
Word origin
Old English cnedan; related to Old Saxon knedan, Old Norse knotha

knead in American English

(nid)
verb transitive
1. 
to mix and work (dough, clay, etc.) into a pliable mass by folding over, pressing, and squeezing, usually with the hands
2. 
to press, rub, or squeeze with the hands; massage
3. 
to make or form by or as if by kneading
Derived forms
kneader (ˈkneader)
noun
Word origin
ME kneden < OE cnedan, akin to Ger kneten < IE *gnet-, to press together < base *gen-, to form into a ball, pinch, compress > knot1, knob

Examples of 'knead' in a sentence
knead

Transfer the dough to the work surface and knead well.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Lightly knead the dough a second time and leave for a further 1 hour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Tip on to a work surface and knead for 5 min until springy.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Gently knead the dough down in the bowl, then stretch it out into a rough rectangle and transfer to the baking sheet.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Tip onto a lightly floured board and knead for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Turn out on to a lightly floured surface and knead well for five minutes.
The Sun (2013)
Add the sugar and knead the mixture until it binds together.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Turn on to a lightly floured work surface and knead until the dough is smooth.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Turn the dough out on to a lightly floured work surface and knead for a minute.
The Sun (2014)
Turn out on to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
The Sun (2013)
Knock dough back and knead for one minute.
The Sun (2015)
Turn it on to a lightly floured surface and gently knead four times.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Tip onto a work surface and knead to form a smooth dough.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Turn on to a floured surface and knead very lightly to get a smooth dough.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Transfer to a lightly floured surface and lightly knead until smooth.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Tip the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead to a soft dough.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Turn the dough onto a bench and knead for 15 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Add the remaining flour, bring mixture together and knead lightly until a dough is formed.
The Sun (2012)
Then knead for 1-2 minutes until the texture is right.
The Sun (2014)
Lightly knead the mixture into a dough, wrap in foil and chill for 30 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Add the butter and bring the mixture together into a soft dough, then knead for 15 mins.
The Sun (2015)
Turn out the mixture and lightly knead for 2 minutes, or until it forms a smooth dough.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
WHY... do we knead dough?
The Sun (2015)
Remove from the bowl and knead for 5 minutes on a dusted surface, until you have a nice smooth dough.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)

In other languages
knead

British English: knead VERB
When you knead dough or other food, you press and squeeze it with your hands so that it becomes smooth and ready to cook.
Lightly knead the mixture on a floured surface.
  • American English: knead
  • Brazilian Portuguese: amassar
  • Chinese: 揉 >面团等
  • European Spanish: amasar
  • French: pétrir
  • German: kneten
  • Italian: lavorareimpasto
  • Japanese: こねる
  • Korean: 반죽하다
  • European Portuguese: amassar
  • Latin American Spanish: amasar

(verb) 
Definition
to squeeze or press with the hands
Lightly knead the mixture on a floured surface.
Synonyms
squeeze
work
Work the dough with your hands until it is very smooth.
massage
She massaged her foot, which was bruised and aching.
manipulate
The way he can manipulate my leg has helped my arthritis so much.
form
The bowl was formed out of clay.
press
The grapes are hand-picked and pressed.
shape
Like it or not, our families shape our lives.
stroke
blend
rub
He rubbed his arms and stiff legs.
mould
We moulded a statue out of mud.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of form
Definition
to make or construct or be made or constructed
The bowl was formed out of clay.
Synonyms
make,
produce,
model,
fashion,
build,
create,
shape,
manufacture,
stamp,
construct,
assemble,
forge,
mould,
fabricate
in the sense of manipulate
The way he can manipulate my leg has helped my arthritis so much.
Synonyms
massage,
rub,
knead,
palpate
in the sense of massage
Definition
to give a massage to
She massaged her foot, which was bruised and aching.
Synonyms
rub down,
rub,
manipulate,
knead,
pummel,
palpate

Nearby words of
knead

  • knave
  • knavery
  • knavish
  • knead
  • knee
  • knee-jerk
  • kneecap

Synonyms of 'knead'

knead

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of mould
Definition
to shape or form
We moulded a statue out of mud.
Synonyms
shape,
make,
work,
form,
create,
model,
fashion,
cast,
stamp,
construct,
carve,
forge,
sculpt
in the sense of press
Definition
to compress to alter in shape
The grapes are hand-picked and pressed.
Synonyms
compress,
grind,
reduce,
mill,
crush,
pound,
squeeze,
tread,
pulp,
mash,
trample,
condense,
pulverize,
tamp,
macerate
in the sense of rub
Definition
to apply pressure and friction to (something) with a circular or backwards-and-forwards movement
He rubbed his arms and stiff legs.
Synonyms
stroke,
smooth,
massage,
caress,
knead
in the sense of shape
Definition
to devise or develop
Like it or not, our families shape our lives.
Synonyms
form,
affect,
influence,
make,
produce,
create,
model,
fashion,
mould
in the sense of work
Work the dough with your hands until it is very smooth.
Synonyms
manipulate,
make,
form,
process,
fashion,
shape,
handle,
mould,
knead
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