knead
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verb (used with object)
1.
to work (dough, clay, etc.) into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
2.
to manipulate by similar movements, as the body in a massage.
3.
to make by kneading: to knead bread.
4.
to make kneading movements with: She kneaded her fist into her palm.
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| —vb | |
| 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 |
| [Old English cnedan; related to Old Saxon knedan, Old Norse knotha] | |
| 'kneader | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
knead
O.E. cnedan "to knead," from P.Gmc. *knedanan (cf. O.S. knedan, M.Du. cneden, Ger. kneten, O.N. knoða "to knead"). Originally a strong verb (past tense cnæd, pp. cneden).
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Bible Dictionary
Knead definition
to prepare dough in the process of baking (Gen. 18:6; 1 Sam. 28:24; Hos. 7:4).
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Example sentences
Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead by hand a few seconds to form a smooth, round ball.
Turn dough out on lightly floured work surface and knead gently a few times to form a disk.
Turn dough onto floured work surface, and knead by hand for a few seconds to form a smooth, round ball.
Transfer the dough to the floured surface and knead for nine minutes.
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