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to knead
01
to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands
Transitive: to knead dough or clay
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
knead
3rd person singular
kneads
Present participle
kneading
Past simple
kneaded
Past participle
kneaded
Examples
The baker had to knead the bread dough to develop its elasticity.
02
to press, rub, and manipulate muscles to improve circulation and alleviate tension
Transitive: to knead muscles
Examples
The massage therapist gently kneaded the client's back muscles to release tension and promote relaxation.
