Knead Definition & Meaning

knead
verb
  1. make uniform; "knead dough"; "work the clay until it is soft"
  2. manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; "She rubbed down her child with a sponge"

"Knead" in song lyrics

See how knead is used in real songs:

  • "Together, we knead"
    Chingon (Fifth Sun) — So Sexy
  • "rosh hashana challah rolls 2 1 2 lbs flour students knead"
    AOL — AOL
  • "students tennis ball sized chucks rosh hashana challah rolls 2 1 2 lbs flour students knead"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with knead

Usage tips for "knead"

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