1. past tense and past participle of knead; worked dough or clay by pressing and folding with the hands
2. massaged or worked muscles or body parts by pressing and rubbing

Examples

• She kneaded the bread dough for ten minutes until it was smooth.
• The baker kneaded the pizza dough by hand every morning.
• He kneaded the clay until it was soft and pliable.
• The massage therapist kneaded the tight muscles in her shoulders.
• After kneading the dough, she let it rise for an hour.
• The potter kneaded the clay to remove air bubbles.
• She kneaded her temples to relieve the headache.