<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>To work (dough, clay, etc.) into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.</li><li>To manipulate by similar movements, as the body in a massage.</li><li>To make by kneading: to knead bread.</li><li>To make kneading movements with: She kneaded her fist into her palm.</li></ul>