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kneading

UK
/ˈniːdɪŋ/
US
/ˈnidɪŋ/

Translations

kneadingnoun
The kneading of the dough is an important step in making bread.
Замешивание теста — важный шаг в приготовлении хлеба.
Synonyms
pummeling
manipulating
working
shaping
molding
kneadinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈniːdɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːdɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is actively performing the action of kneading.
Synonyms
massaging
rubbing
pressing
squeezing
working
manipulating
rolling
molding
pounding
kneading-like
kneadverb

kneading

Gerund

kneaded
Past Simple
kneaded
Past Participle
kneading
Gerund
UK
/niːd/
US
/nid/
She kneads the dough until it is smooth.
Она месит тесто, пока оно не станет гладким.
Synonyms
work
press
manipulate
shape
pound
mold
massage

Definitions

kneadingnoun
The process of working dough, clay, or a similar substance into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
Proper kneading is essential for developing the gluten network in bread dough.
kneadinggerund / present participle
Engaged in the action of kneading.
The kneading cat purred softly on her lap.
kneadverb
To work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands.
She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.
To massage or squeeze with the hands.
The therapist kneaded his shoulders to relieve the tension.
To shape or manipulate an idea, plan, or situation by steady or repeated effort.
She kneaded the proposal into a workable plan over several weeks.
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