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

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Find it on Amazon This Tea Kettle for Tea Time There’s nothing more chic than this tea kettle that has a gooseneck spout that ensures precision pouring. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 Brew the perfect cup every time with an electric pour-over kettle, offering precise temperature control and a gooseneck spout for optimal pour-over technique, enhancing the flavor of your coffee. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 There’s nothing more chic than this tea kettle that has a gooseneck spout that ensures precision pouring. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 That kind of single-degree variable temperature control is typically only found in pricier gooseneck kettles. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gooseneck 

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Dec. 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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