kneading

Working the dough

Kneading is working dough or a similar substance by pressing, folding, and stretching it with the hands: She spent ten minutes kneading the bread dough.

The action develops gluten and creates texture.

Cats knead soft surfaces with their paws, pushing rhythmically as they did when nursing.

To knead sore muscles is to massage them with similar pressing motions.

dough

flour

Milled grain powder

glutenCereal grain protein
elasticityTendency to resume original form
breadLeavened flour product

yeast · mixing · proofing · fermentation · rise · texture · shaping · loaf · sourdough · punching

massage

pressure

Force upon contact

musclesContractile body tissue
therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
relaxationState of being unwound

manipulation · rubbing · circulation · shiatsu · acupressure · reflexology · effleurage · tendons · palpation · therapist

clay

wedging

Forcing into tight space

ceramicsHardened clay objects
potterMaker of clay vessels
wheelRotating circular frame

stoneware · earthenware · porcelain · slip · plasticity · consistency · coiling · shaping · sculpture · handbuilding

kneading

flour

pressure

wedging

kneading

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