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Meanings of knead in English

Manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes.

massagerub down

Make uniform.

work
Usage of knead in English
1
Vicki began to knead the great muscles of his shoulders, and Lord!
Dogs of war
2
Why not jazz the meal up with a 'no-knead' roasted Garlic bread?
The South African
3
Knock back with your hand and knead for a further 10 minutes.
Radio NZ
4
When combined, tip onto a flour dusted surface and knead until smooth.
The Irish Times
5
The rest he poured on her chest and began to knead it.
The hangman's daughter
6
I knead and massage the lax toes through the soft milky soap.
Waiting for the Barbarians
7
Mix and knead for about 10 mins, or until dough is supple.
Radio NZ
8
Gently push the dough together, knead, flatten and cut out more scones.
The South African
9
Dust your hands with flour and knead the dough for 7 minutes.
The South African
10
Tip the dough onto a floured work-surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
The South African
11
That said, I knead pizza dough for less time than I used to.
The Guardian
12
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead briefly.
Skinny italian: eat it and enjoy it
13
Add the yolks and honey, then knead for 5 minutes until very sticky.
News.com.au
14
Add the beetroot juice and water mixture and knead until smooth and elastic.
The Guardian
15
Remove from the bowl and knead well on the counter for 10 minutes.
Radio NZ
16
Flour your work surface generously, then turn out the dough and knead lightly.
The South African
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Knead across language varieties
South Africa
Common
United States of America
Rare