Knead: meaning, definitions and examples
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knead
[ niหd ]
baking
To work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.
- He kneaded the clay to create a sculpture.
figurative
To manipulate or shape something carefully and thoroughly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The politician kneaded the facts to suit his agenda.
- She kneaded the story until it fit her narrative.
anatomy
The action of pressing, folding, and stretching a part of the body to relieve stiffness or pain.
Synonyms
manipulation, massage, pressure
Examples of usage
- The massage therapist used kneading techniques to relax the muscles.
- Kneading can help improve circulation and reduce muscle tension.
Translations
Translations of the word "knead" in other languages:
๐ต๐น amassar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคงเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kneten
๐ฎ๐ฉ menguleni
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ gnieลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใ (koneru)
๐ซ๐ท pรฉtrir
๐ช๐ธ amasar
๐น๐ท yoฤurmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ฃฝํ๋ค (banjukhada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุฌู (ya'jin)
๐จ๐ฟ hnฤtat
๐ธ๐ฐ mieลกaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ (rรณu)
๐ธ๐ฎ gnesti
๐ฎ๐ธ hnoรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธัะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ (zelva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yoฤurmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ amasar
Word origin
The word 'knead' originated from the Old English word 'cnedan', which means to knead or press something with the hands. It has been used for centuries in the context of baking, sculpting, and massage therapy. The act of kneading is essential in creating dough that rises properly and in relieving muscle tension. Over time, 'knead' has evolved to symbolize the careful manipulation and shaping of various materials, both physical and metaphorical.
See also: kneading.