kneading

From Middle English knedynge; equivalent to knead +‎ -ing.

• IPA^(key): /ˈniːdɪŋ/
• Homophone: needing

kneading

1. present participle of knead

kneading (plural kneadings)

1. The process by which something is kneaded.
   • 2004, Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, Canine Massage: A Complete Reference Manual

     Starting at the point of shoulder, use muscle squeezings, picking-ups, kneadings and gentle frictions, interspersed with effleurages, over the triceps muscle as well as the fleshy part of the flexor and extensor muscle groups.