Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

straightneck

American  
[streyt-nek] / ˈstreɪtˌnɛk /

noun

  1. a variety of summer squash related to the crookneck but not having a recurved neck.


Etymology

Origin of straightneck

straight + neck

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They have a bulbous base that tapers at the other end and fall into either the crookneck or straightneck category, which simply indicates whether the plant curves.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "straightneck" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com