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Definition of gooseneck

gooseneck

/ˈɡuːs.nɛk/
goose · neck
Plural:goosenecks
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gooseneck Lexical Profile

gooseneck Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Something that is curved or flexible like the neck of a goose, such as an adjustable lamp shaft, a curved plumbing pipe, or a microphone stand.

Example

"She adjusted the flexible gooseneck of her desk lamp to shine light directly onto the textbook."

2

A swivel fitting on a sailboat that attaches the boom to the mast, allowing the boom to pivot both vertically and horizontally.

Example

"The sailor inspected the brass gooseneck to ensure the boom was securely connected to the mast before setting sail."

• Nearby Words

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goosefish
gooseflesh
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gopher
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century as a compound of 'goose' and 'neck', originally referring to nautical fittings and pipes shaped like the long, curved neck of a goose.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gooseneck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gooseneck
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