knead
Third Person
kneads
Present Participle
kneading
Past Tense
kneaded
Past Participle
kneaded
1
to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands
transitive
- The baker had to knead the bread dough to develop its elasticity.
- To make homemade pizza, she had to knead the pizza dough until it became smooth.
- The potter skillfully kneaded the wet clay on the wheel to shape it into a vase.
- The chef demonstrated how to knead the pasta dough for a perfect texture.
- The sculptor used various hand movements to knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture.
Synonyms:
2
to press, rub, and manipulate muscles to improve circulation and alleviate tension
transitive
- The massage therapist gently kneaded the client's back muscles to release tension and promote relaxation.
- After a long day of work, she enjoyed kneading her temples to relieve the tension headaches.
- The physical therapist kneaded the patient's sore muscles to improve flexibility and reduce stiffness.
- To alleviate foot pain, she would knead her feet and arches with a massage ball after long walks.
- The masseuse kneaded the client's shoulders and neck to relieve stiffness caused by sitting at a desk all day.