As a Noun: 1. A mass of something soft, such as wet earth or wet flour, that you can squeeze or knead with your fingers. 2. A substance found in the ground that is soft when it is wet and hard when it is dry. It is used to make things such as pots. English = clay. 3. A mixture of flour and water, and sometimes also sugar and fat, which can be cooked to make bread, pastry, or biscuits. English = dough. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To press and squeeze dough or clay so that it becomes smooth and ready to cook or work with. English = knead.