Antonyms for kneading

Grammar : Verb

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Definition of kneading

Origin : Old English cnedan "to knead," from Proto-Germanic *knedanan (cf. Old Saxon knedan, Middle Dutch cneden, Dutch kneden, Old High German knetan, German kneten, Old Norse knoða "to knead"). Originally a strong verb (past tense cnæd, past participle cneden).

verb mix by pressing

Example sentences :

Then stir in the graham flour, adding the nuts while kneading.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

It is not like t'e masseuse, vit' her unguents and kneading.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

According to the method practised by the London bakers, a sack of flour is sifted into the kneading trough, to make it lie loose.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

We should bring in secondary or kneading movements, with the hands.
Extract from : « How to Add Ten Years to your Life and to Double Its Satisfactions » by S. S. Curry

Pressing and pulling gently and kneading are the secrets of success.
Extract from : « The Book-Hunter at Home » by P. B. M. Allan

When this is done, put half of the sugar, stirring and kneading with your hand.
Extract from : « The Italian Cook Book » by Maria Gentile

Yes, his hands were behind him clutching and kneading a fold of the cretonne.
Extract from : « The Riddle of the Sands » by Erskine Childers

She went on kneading her bread while the children watched her.
Extract from : « A Dear Little Girl at School » by Amy E. Blanchard

In kneading dough they use their feet while in handling mud they use their hands.
Extract from : « Birdseye Views of Far Lands » by James T. Nichols

Ever since her race has been kneading cement, she has known the law of retaliation.
Extract from : « The Mason-bees » by J. Henri Fabre

Synonyms for kneading

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