What does KNEAD mean?

Definition of Knead

Parts of Speech: verb

Pronunciations: US: /niːd/; UK: /niːd/

Definition: to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching it with the hands.

Origin and Usage: The word "knead" comes from the Old English word "cnedan," meaning "to knead." The word has been in use since the 14th century. The primary usage of the word is in reference to the process of preparing dough for bread or other baked goods. However, the word can also be used in a figurative sense, such as "kneading" a problem or situation to find a solution.

Synonyms: work, massage, manipulate, shape, form

Related Words: blend, carve, grind, mix, press

Example Sentences:

• She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.
• He kneaded his sore muscles after a long workout.
• The therapist kneaded the knots out of her patients back.