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knead

/niːd/ verb · British & US
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What does knead mean?

verb

To work dough or other soft material into a smooth, pliable mass by pressing and folding it, typically with the hands, or to press and fold something in order to make it smooth and pliable.

Example

"She began to knead the dough on the floured surface, her hands moving in a rhythmic motion."

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