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kneading

/ˈniːdɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does kneading mean?

verb

The act of working dough into a smooth and elastic consistency, typically by pushing down with the heel of the hand and then folding the dough back up, or the act of massaging or working something, such as a muscle, in a similar way.

Example

"She spent hours kneading the dough to make the perfect loaf of bread."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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