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kneading

The word “kneading” has 2 syllables: knead-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈniː.dɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “kneading” has 50 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for kneading along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for kneading

Meanings of kneading

  • verb
    1. To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
    2. To treat or form as if by kneading; to beat.
    3. (of cats) To make an alternating pressing motion with the two front paws.
    4. To mix thoroughly; form into a homogeneous compound.
  • noun
    1. The process by which something is kneaded.

Example Sentences

  • She spent the afternoon kneading dough for fresh bread.
  • The baker was kneading the mixture with practiced hands.
  • He started kneading the clay to prepare it for sculpting.
  • The cat was gently kneading the cushion with its paws.
  • Kneading is a crucial step in developing gluten in bread dough.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms or another words to kneading, such as: abating, abrasion, attrition, back rub, beating, boasting, brushing.

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