web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
"The flock of geese honked loudly as they migrated south across the frozen lake."
flesh of a goose (domestic or wild)
"The chef prepared a delicious roast using fresh goose meat."
Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.
"The large goose waddled across the pond while its webbed feet paddled in the shallow water."
In plain English: A goose is a large bird that looks like a duck but has longer necks and often makes loud honking noises while swimming or walking on land.
"The farmer released the goose into the pond where it immediately began to swim."
Usage: Use "goose" as a noun to refer to any large waterfowl with webbed feet. As a verb, it means to sharply pinch someone's cheek or bottom in an affectionate manner.
prod into action
"The manager's stern speech acted as a goose to the lazy employees, finally getting them started on their tasks."
To sharply poke or pinch the buttocks of (a person).
"The teacher made a sharp goose on his cheek to get his attention during class."
In plain English: To goose someone means to push them hard so they lose their balance and fall over.
"The strong wind made him go backward and goose down the hill."
The word "goose" comes from the Middle English goos and Old English gōs, which trace their roots back to the original Indo-European term *ǵʰh₂éns.