Art Supplies And Tools

verb to work and press into a mass with the hands

• The baker must knead the dough for at least 10 minutes to ensure it has the right consistency.
• I always knead the bread dough by hand instead of using a machine.
• My grandma's secret to making the best pie crust is to really knead the dough until it's just right.
• In order to succeed in life, you must knead your skills and talents to reach your full potential.

noun a jointed model of the human body used by artists for studying poses and drapery

• The artist used a lay figure to help with the proportions of the human body in the painting.
• The lay figure made it easier for the artist to sketch out the figure before painting it.
• I heard the artist's lay figure got damaged during the move.
• The lay figure in the story represented the inner struggles of the main character.