knead
US /niːd/
UK /niːd/
1.
amassar
work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.
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She began to knead the dough on the floured surface.
Ela começou a amassar a massa na superfície enfarinhada.
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The baker expertly kneaded the bread dough until it was smooth and elastic.
O padeiro amassou habilmente a massa do pão até que ficasse lisa e elástica.
2.
massagear, amassar
massage or squeeze (a part of the body) with the hands.
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The therapist began to gently knead the tense muscles in her back.
O terapeuta começou a massagear suavemente os músculos tensos em suas costas.
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He asked his partner to knead his shoulders after a long day at work.
Ele pediu ao parceiro para massagear seus ombros depois de um longo dia de trabalho.