What does swan-necked mean?
Swan-necked means Shaped like a swan's neck..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Shaped like a swan's neck..
Recent acquisitions include LMS open No 7991, formerly on the Severn Valley Railway, several wagons and a swan-necked water column.
"This is a particularly good example of a timber railway station, with its Royal connection giving rise to some outstanding internal and external detailing. The swan-necked iron lamps, the porte-cochère and outstanding decoration in the Royal waiting room set the station apart."
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Swan-necked means Shaped like a swan's neck..
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Recent acquisitions include LMS open No 7991, formerly on the Severn Valley Railway, several wagons and a swan-necked water column.
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