knead

verb

ˈnēd

kneaded; kneading; kneads

transitive verb

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

kneading dough

: to manipulate or massage with a kneading motion

kneaded sore neck muscles

: to form or shape by or as if by kneading

kneadable

ˈnē-də-bəl How to pronounce knead (audio)

adjective

kneader noun

Example Sentences

Knead the dough until it is smooth.

Recent Examples on the Web Switch to the dough hook and knead on low for 5 minutes, adding remaining ¼ cup flour if needed.

Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Pour in the melted butter, then knead for a few more minutes, until the fat has been worked thoroughly into the now-golden dough.

Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2022 According to pet food company Purina, many cats exhibit this behavior, which consists of the rhythmic pushing of their paws in and out on a surface — much like the motion a baker would use to knead bread or make biscuits.

Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 19 June 2022 Repeat the steps to knead, oil, and let the dough rise.

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 July 2022 Get in there with your hands and knead the dough 8 to 10 times, bringing it together into a smooth dough ball.

Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 In separate bowl, beat yolks into 3 tablespoons of the sour cream, then stir into dough mixture and knead until well mixed.

Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2022 Explaining other pet behaviors:Why do cats knead you?

Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 Alternatively, knead the dough until smooth and soft, 15 to 20 minutes (this depends on the outside temperature).

CNN, 22 May 2022 See More

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

单词	kneadable
释义	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 Example Sentences Knead the dough until it is smooth. Recent Examples on the Web Switch to the dough hook and knead on low for 5 minutes, adding remaining ¼ cup flour if needed. Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Pour in the melted butter, then knead for a few more minutes, until the fat has been worked thoroughly into the now-golden dough. Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2022 According to pet food company Purina, many cats exhibit this behavior, which consists of the rhythmic pushing of their paws in and out on a surface — much like the motion a baker would use to knead bread or make biscuits. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 19 June 2022 Repeat the steps to knead, oil, and let the dough rise. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 July 2022 Get in there with your hands and knead the dough 8 to 10 times, bringing it together into a smooth dough ball. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 In separate bowl, beat yolks into 3 tablespoons of the sour cream, then stir into dough mixture and knead until well mixed. Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2022 Explaining other pet behaviors:Why do cats knead you? Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 Alternatively, knead the dough until smooth and soft, 15 to 20 minutes (this depends on the outside temperature). CNN, 22 May 2022 See More 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 kneaded; kneading 1 : to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands You must knead the dough before baking. 2 : massage entry 2 kneadable adjective as in elastic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance elastic plastic ductile malleable pliable variable adaptable modifiable pliant yielding fluid bendy supple floppy flaccid flexible limber willowy semiflexible lissom limp lithesome lissome droopy lithe Antonyms & Near Antonyms rigid stiff stiffened inflexible inelastic fragile unyielding nonmalleable brittle breakable See More
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knead

verb

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

adjective