kneed

Meanings

• Verb

  To shape or form (something, especially clay or dough) with the knees.

  - "He knelt down to knead the dough."
  - "The potter spent hours kneading the clay."

• Verb

  To strike or hit (someone) on the knee as a sign of respect or to get their attention.

  - "The king knelt before his subjects and asked for their blessing."
  - "When the teacher called on John, he gave him a quick knee-slap."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kneed
need , seed , greed , deed , reed

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Variants

List of all variants of kneed that leads to same result
knee , kneed , knees , to her knees , to his knees , to its knees , to my knees , to one's knees , to our knees , to their knees , to your knees , kneeing , weak-kneed , knock-knee , knock-kneed , knock-knees

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Etymology

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Old English cnēogan; related to knēowan to know.

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Trivia

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1. Kneading dough not only helps to develop the gluten structure but also warms it, making it easier to work with.

2. In ancient times, people used to knead their bread on the ground or on a wooden table to save on equipment costs.

3. The act of kneeling before someone as a sign of respect is still practiced in many cultures and religions around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kneading machine: A machine used to mix, work, and shape dough or other materials, often used in industrial baking.

2. Kneeling: The act of bending the knees and lowering the body to the ground or floor, often as a sign of respect or prayer.

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Culture

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In literature, the act of kneeling and kneading has been used as a symbol of submission, respect, or devotion. In art, sculptures and paintings depicting people or figures kneeling and working with clay or dough are common.

How to Memorize "kneed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of shaping dough or clay between your knees.
   - Imagine yourself kneeling before someone in respect and kneading the ground with your knees.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knead' with the act of shaping dough or clay.
   - Think of the word 'kneel' when you see or hear the word 'knead'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knead and Kneel' to remember the two meanings of the word.
   - Create a mental image of yourself kneading dough between your knees and kneeling before someone in respect.

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