gooseneck

noun

goose·​neck ˈgüs-ˌnek How to pronounce gooseneck (audio)
often attributive
1
: something (such as a flexible jointed metal pipe) curved like the neck of a goose or U-shaped
2
: a truck trailer (as for transporting livestock) with a projecting front end designed to attach to the bed of a pickup truck
goosenecked adjective

Examples of gooseneck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tender and delicious, gooseneck barnacles are expensive. Jessica Kelly, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024 Appearing next are half-frees, sometimes called goosenecks or peckerheads. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024 Pick up a sharp new knife set from Cangshan that includes all the essentials like steak knives and a bread knife, then look to this Fellow gooseneck kettle that’s perfect for any pour-over coffee lover. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024 While there are several styles from which to choose, the best electric kettles have a gooseneck spout that allows for precision pouring. Savannah Sher, Popular Science, 26 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for gooseneck 

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Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gooseneck was in 1688

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“Gooseneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gooseneck. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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gooseneck

noun
goose·​neck ˈgü-ˌsnek How to pronounce gooseneck (audio)
: something (as a flexible jointed metal pipe) curved like the neck of a goose or U-shaped
goosenecked adjective

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