knead

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GREC2

Definitions

v.

To press and work dough, clay, or similar material with the hands; (of cats) to push paws alternately against a surface.

揉(面团等);(猫)踩踏

n.

An act of kneading.

揉捏动作

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
kneadother
=knead

Common Collocations

  • 1.knead dough揉面团
  • 2.knead clay揉粘土
  • 3.knead the tension按摩以缓解紧张

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    I kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

  • 2.

    The cat kneaded the blanket with its paws.

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