Goosenecked

/ˈɡuːsˌnɛkt/ adjective

Definition

Having a shape like a goose's neck; curved or bent in an S-shape characteristic of a gooseneck pipe or fitting.

Etymology

Past participle or adjectival form of 'gooseneck,' using the -ed suffix to indicate that something has or resembles the distinctive curve.

Kelly Says

The term 'goosenecked' appears in technical manuals, architecture books, and farm equipment descriptions—it's one of those specific shape-descriptors that's been standardized across industries because the image is so universally understood!

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