1. works dough or clay by pressing, folding, and stretching with the hands
2. massages muscles or body parts by pressing and rubbing

Examples

• She kneads the bread dough for ten minutes.
• The baker kneads the pizza dough until it’s smooth.
• He kneads clay to make pottery.
• The massage therapist kneads the tight muscles in my shoulders.
• Mom kneads the cookie dough before rolling it out.
• The chef kneads pasta dough on the counter.
• She gently kneads her sore neck muscles.