Meaning & use
Kneading
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Working and pressing a substance, especially dough, with the hands to make it smooth and elastic; the present participle of "knead."
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She spent ten minutes kneading the bread dough until it became smooth and elastic.
The masseuse focused on kneading the tension out of his shoulders.
A note on using this word
Cats are often described as "kneading" when they rhythmically push their paws against a soft surface, a behavior thought to originate from nursing as kittens.
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