knead
verb (used with object)
to work (dough, clay, etc.) into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
kneading
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present participleof knead.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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With Big Bear Lake glittering in the distance, he raises each foot in a kneading motion — evoking a bald eagle massage.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
Today, naan is made by combing flour, yogurt and yeast and kneading them into a soft dough.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
"You repurpose existing skills -- using an oven, measuring ingredients, kneading dough -- and combine them with new ones, like whipping batter and making frosting, to create something entirely different."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2025
While the crossings remain closed, life has regained a semblance of normality, with bakers kneading bread, fruit and vegetable sellers wheeling out their carts, and customers frequenting shops.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
He stood behind her and began to rub her shoulders, kneading her stiff muscles in circular motions.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
