gooseneck
Noun: 1. A curved or bent object or part resembling the neck of a goose: This is the primary meaning, referring to the shape itself. It describes something that has a long, thin, and gracefully curved form, similar to the S-shaped neck of a goose. 2. A specific mechanical fitting or device with this shape: In technical contexts, a gooseneck is often a named component, such as a pipe, lamp arm, or trailer hitch, designed with this characteristic bend to provide flexibility, reach, or a specific angle.
Noun (General Shape):
- The old lamp had a beautiful brass gooseneck that arched over the desk.
- We need a hose with a gooseneck attachment to clean under the appliance.
Noun (Specific Device):
- The sailor secured the boom with a sturdy gooseneck.
- The microphone was mounted on a flexible gooseneck for easy positioning.
"Gooseneck trailer": A type of trailer that attaches to a pickup truck via a pivoting hitch in the truck bed, forming a shape reminiscent of a goose's neck.
- They used a gooseneck trailer to haul the horses.
"Gooseneck barnacle": A type of barnacle with a long, flexible stalk, giving it a gooseneck-like appearance.
- The pier pilings were covered in gooseneck barnacles.
- Goosenecked (adjective): Having the shape or characteristics of a gooseneck.
- The goosenecked faucet extended over the deep sink.
- Swanneck (less common, but used similarly for a graceful curve)
- Curved pipe/fitting
- Flexible arm
Gooseneck hitch: The specific coupling mechanism for a gooseneck trailer.
- Make sure the gooseneck hitch is properly locked before driving.
Gooseneck lamp: A desk or work lamp with an adjustable bent arm.
- She adjusted the gooseneck lamp to focus light on her book.
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something in a thin curved form (like the neck of a goose)
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