knead
verb (used with object)
to work (dough, clay, etc.) into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
have kneaded
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present perfectof knead.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The difference between tough pasta and ravioli that melts in your mouth depends on how long you have kneaded the dough.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2016
When you have kneaded the dough until it leaves the bowl all round, set it in a warm place to rise.
From Culture and Cooking Art in the Kitchen by Catherine Owen
Anchovy Butter.—Strain essence of anchovy through a fine sieve, and knead it with fresh butter, or salt butter that you have kneaded in cold water previously, and it is ready for use.
From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Pierre Blot
"Ay," said the boy, "I saw there was something living in the meal when I first began to knead it; but I have kneaded all together, both the meal and whatever was therein."
From Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas by E. M. (Ethel Mary) Wilmot-Buxton
Those who have kneaded "hays" with it must throw that "hays" to their camels!
From The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah by Etienne Dinet
