goose

/ɡˈuːs/

/ˈɡus/

[noun] [verb]

Goose

[NOUN]

a waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short bill, which is like a large duck

What is a "goose"?

A goose is a waterbird that belongs to the family of Anatidae, which includes ducks and swans. There are several species of geese, ranging in size from the small and compact Ross's goose to the large and imposing Canada goose. Geese are known for their distinctive honking call and their v-shaped flying formation during migration. They have a long, pointed beak that they use for grazing on grasses and other vegetation, as well as for probing in shallow water for food. Geese are social creatures and often mate for life, forming strong bonds with their partners and offspring. They can be found in a variety of habitats, from wetlands and lakes to fields and even urban areas, and are considered both a valuable game bird and a popular subject for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.

meat of a goose, eaten as food

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

synonyms : bozo

to goose

MAIN VERB

pinch in the buttocks

give a spurt of fuel to

prod into action

Examples

1. He roasted a plump goose for his family's Thanksgiving dinner.

2. She really cooked my goose today, when she told to the boss that I had come late to work.

3. When the mining company overextracted resources from the land, it killed the goose that lays the golden egg by damaging the environment that provided the natural wealth in the first place.

4. The team spent weeks on a wild goose chase trying to find a solution to the problem, only to realize that it was caused by a simple error.

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