Kneading: meaning, definitions and examples

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kneading

 

[ หˆniหdษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

Manipulating dough with hands to improve its texture and help it rise during baking.

Synonyms

massaging, pounding, working

Examples of usage

  • Kneading the dough for at least 10 minutes will result in a perfect loaf of bread.
  • She kneaded the dough until it became smooth and elastic.
Context #2 | Noun

massage

The process of pressing and squeezing a person's muscles and skin with hands to relieve tension and promote relaxation.

Synonyms

manipulation, massage, rubbing

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed a relaxing kneading session at the spa.
  • The masseuse used kneading techniques to release the knots in my back.

Translations

Translations of the word "kneading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amassar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคงเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kneten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menguleni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผั–ัˆัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ugniatanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใญใ‚‹ (koneru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉtrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amasar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yoฤŸurma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์ฃฝํ•˜๊ธฐ (banjukhagi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฌู† (ajun)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnฤ›tenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miesenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰้ข (rรณu miร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnjeฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnoรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะฝั‚ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒšแƒ•แƒ (zelva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yoฤŸurma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amasar

Etymology

The word 'kneading' originated from the Old English word 'cnedan', which means 'to knead'. It has been used for centuries to describe the process of working dough to improve its texture. The practice of kneading dough dates back to ancient civilizations, where people discovered that manipulating the dough helped in the fermentation process and produced softer bread. Over time, the term 'kneading' has also been associated with massage techniques, highlighting the therapeutic effects of pressing and squeezing muscles to promote relaxation.

See also: knead.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,121, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.