English · Food & Drink
knead
/niːd/
[/niːd/]
press and fold dough with the hands
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Definition
To press, fold, and stretch dough with the hands to make it smooth, usually when making bread. It can also mean to press muscles.
Example
You must knead the dough for ten minutes.
You must knead the dough for ten minutes.
Etymology
From Old English 'cnedan' (to knead).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in baking; also used for massage.