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What does knead mean?

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Verb
  1. (transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
  2. (transitive, figuratively) To treat or form as if by kneading; to beat.
  3. (intransitive, of cats) To make an alternating pressing motion with the two front paws.
  4. (transitive) To mix thoroughly; form into a homogeneous compound.
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Cut the dough in half, transfer one piece to a buttered bowl, and knead the dough to form a conical shape.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about ten minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
Most cookbooks get over this difficult stage by saying mix thoroughly and knead well.
On a floured surface, knead the dough one more time and divide it into four pieces.
In a small bowl, knead the remaining almonds, marzipan, and lime zest and juice until well-combined.
Scrape the ball off the spoon onto a well-floured worksurface and knead it.

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