knead

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) enPR: nēd, IPA ^(key): /niːd/

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• Homophones: kneed, need

Verb

Plain form knead

Third-person singular kneads

Past tense kneaded

Past participle kneaded

Present participle kneading

1. When you knead, you press a mixture of flour and water with the hands to make bread.
2. Massage with the hands.