Goose (Noun)
Meaning 2
Web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The child watched as a goose waddled by the pond, its feathers ruffled by the gentle breeze.
- Domesticated geese are known for their aggressive behavior towards humans, especially during mating season.
- The farmer raised geese as a source of meat, eggs, and down feathers, which he sold at the local market.
- A V-formation of geese flew overhead, their honking calls echoing through the crisp autumn air.
- At the park, a group of geese swam and played in the shallow waters of the lake, entertaining a crowd of delighted onlookers.
Hyponyms
- Canadian Goose
- Graylag
- Graylag Goose
- Brent
- Branta Canadensis
- Greylag Goose
- Chen Caerulescens
- Anser Cygnoides
- Branta Leucopsis
- Anser Anser
- Barnacle
- Brent Goose
- Canada Goose
- Brant Goose
Related Words
Meaning 3
A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He's such a goose, he can't even boil water without burning it.
- The boss is a complete goose, he's managed to drive the company into bankruptcy.
- Stop being a goose and just follow the instructions for once.
- I swear, my brother is a total goose, he's always getting into trouble.
- He's a bit of a goose, always tripping over his own feet and knocking things over.