one kneads, one crushes, one crumples (reflexive/passive form)
1. third person singular present indicative of 'amassar' in reflexive/passive voice; to be kneaded, crushed, or crumpled
The dough is kneaded until it becomes smooth.
A massa amassa-se até ficar lisa.
2. to knead oneself; to become crumpled or wrinkled
The fabric crumples easily when it gets wet.
O tecido amassa-se facilmente quando molhado.
3. impersonal construction; to crush or squeeze something
The grapes are crushed to make wine.
As uvas amassam-se para fazer vinho.
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