Gooseneck (piping)

It is so named because the word comes from the similarity of pipe fitting to the bend in a goose's neck.

[1] Gooseneck may also refer to a style of kitchen or bathroom faucet with a long vertical pipe terminating in a 180° bend.

These lead tubes could be easily bent, and allowed for a flexible connection between rigid service piping.

Goosenecks (also referred to as pigtails)[2] are in-line components of a water service (i.e. piping, valves, fittings, tubing, and accessories) running from the distribution system water main to a meter or building inlet.

One gooseneck joins the corporation stop to the water service pipe work.