kneaded; kneading; kneads
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
kneader
noun
Examples of knead in a Sentence
Knead the dough until it is smooth.
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With floury fingers, gather the very sticky mixture into a ball, knead a little, incorporating more flour as needed.
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Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
Transfer to work surface and knead gently until cohesive.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The sessions promote the flow of energy and stimulate sensory perceptions through a mixture of meditation and creative exercises, such as kneading clay, painting on a canvas, or writing.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Accept it, sit back, watch in silence, let those little paws knead you, and find happiness.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
Transfer to work surface and knead gently until cohesive.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
The sessions promote the flow of energy and stimulate sensory perceptions through a mixture of meditation and creative exercises, such as kneading clay, painting on a canvas, or writing.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Accept it, sit back, watch in silence, let those little paws knead you, and find happiness.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for knead
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knead. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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