What is another word for gooseneck?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈuːsnɛk] (IPA)

The term "gooseneck" refers to a curved extension or attachment that resembles the long, slender neck of a goose. Some synonyms for gooseneck include goose-necked, swan-necked, curved, or angled. Another alternative is "flexible arm" or "bendable arm," which describe a type of gooseneck design often used in lamps and other adjustable objects. Other terms that relate to the curved or angled shape of a gooseneck include serpentine, meandering, or winding. Whether you're looking for a replacement gooseneck for a lamp or searching for descriptive terms to use in your writing, these synonyms can help you better communicate your ideas.

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Usage examples for Gooseneck

I remember that one big bull came galloping down between two yoke of oxen, tearing away the gooseneck and the heavy chain with each lowered horn.
"An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill (Colonel W. F. Cody)"
Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody)
Indeed, they inspected the equipment of every out-of-town company they ran across, and in the course of the morning had become partly familiar with everything, from an oldfashioned gooseneck hand engine to the latest type of hand-drawn chemical engine, the pride of the company from Middlebury.
"The Boy Scout Fire Fighters"
Irving Crump
The blinds were down, only the table lamps on, and a gooseneck over where the men counted.
"The Million-Dollar Suitcase"
Alice MacGowan Perry Newberry

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