As a Noun: 1. A mixture of flour and water, and sometimes also sugar and fat, which can be cooked to make bread, pastry, or biscuits. English = dough. 2. A food made of flour, fat, and water that is mixed into a dough and then rolled flat. It is used for making pies and flans. English = pastry. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To press and squeeze dough with your hands so that it becomes smooth and ready to cook. English = knead.