Meaning & use
knead
To work dough or clay with the hands by pressing, folding, and stretching it repeatedly.
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She kneaded the bread dough for ten minutes until it became smooth and elastic.
He kneaded the clay to remove air bubbles before shaping the bowl.
A note on using this word
"Knead" is a homophone of "need," which can cause spelling mix-ups in writing.
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