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swan-neck (iou)



swan-neck noun & adjective. L17.
[from SWAN noun + NECK noun1. Cf. German Schwanenhals, Swedish svanhals, also Middle High German swanhals narrow sickle.]
A. noun.
Any of various structural parts or devices having a curved cylindrical form like a swan's neck. L17.
A neck like that of a swan; a long slender neck. M19.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Of a curved form like a swan's neck. M19.
swan-neck deformity Medicine a deformity seen in fingers affected by rheumatoid arthritis, in which the interphalangeal joints are extended or flexed.
swan-necked adjective (a) having a long slender neck; (b) having a curved cylindrical form like a swan's neck: E18.