- knead
- knead (v.) O.E. cnedan "to knead," from P.Gmc. *knedanan (Cf. O.S. knedan, M.Du. cneden, Du. kneden, O.H.G. knetan, Ger. kneten, O.N. knoða "to knead"). Originally a strong verb (past tense cnæd, pp. cneden).
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knead — knead; knead·able; knead·er; knead·ing·ly; knead·man; … English syllables
Knead — (n[=e]d), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Kneaded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Kneading}.] [OE. kneden, As. cnedan; akin to D. kneden, G. kneten, Sw. kn[*a]da, Icel. kno[eth]a; cf. OSlav. gnesti.] 1. To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; esp., to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knead´er — knead «need», transitive verb. 1. to work over or work up (moist flour or clay), usually with the hands, into dough or paste: »Machines have been invented to knead bread dough. 2. a) to make or shape by kneading. b) Figurative. to blend, join, or … Useful english dictionary
knead — knead, v. i. To perform movements like kneading, with the paws; said of cats, which may knead[3] a master s body when stroked, presumably a sign of contentment; as, a cat kneading and purring in his master s lap. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knead — [ni:d] v [T] [: Old English; Origin: cnedan] 1.) to press a mixture of flour and water many times with your hands ▪ Knead the dough for three minutes. 2.) to press someone s muscles many times to help cure pain or to help someone relax … Dictionary of contemporary English
knead — [ nid ] verb transitive 1. ) to prepare DOUGH or clay by pressing it continuously: Knead the dough until smooth. 2. ) to rub or press someone s muscles hard … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
knead — [v] mix by pressing aerate, alter, blend, form, manipulate, massage, mold, ply, press, push, rub, shape, squeeze, stroke, twist, work; concepts 170,208 … New thesaurus
knead — ► VERB 1) work (dough or clay) with the hands. 2) massage as if kneading. ORIGIN Old English … English terms dictionary
knead — [nēd] vt. [ME kneden < OE cnedan, akin to Ger kneten < IE * gnet , to press together < base * gen , to form into a ball, pinch, compress > KNOT1, KNOB] 1. to mix and work (dough, clay, etc.) into a pliable mass by folding over,… … English World dictionary
knead — [[t]ni͟ːd[/t]] kneads, kneading, kneaded 1) VERB When you knead dough or other food, you press and squeeze it with your hands so that it becomes smooth and ready to cook. [V n] Lightly knead the mixture on a floured surface. Derived words:… … English dictionary
