KNEAD


Meaning of KNEAD in English

v.tr. 1 a work (a yeast mixture, clay, etc.) into dough, paste, etc. by pummelling. b make (bread, pottery, etc.) in this way. 2 blend or weld together (kneaded them into a unified group). 3 massage (muscles etc.) as if kneading. kneadable adj. kneader n.

[ OE cnedan f. Gmc ]

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