鎌かま首くび

noun

sickle-shaped neck; crooked neck; gooseneck

Describes a neck that curves like a sickle, often used for snakes, praying mantises, or similar creatures. Also used figuratively for gooseneck shapes in tools or lamps.

• 蛇へびが鎌かま首くびをもたげて威い嚇かくしている。

  The snake is raising its sickle-shaped neck in a threat display.

• カマキリの鎌かま首くびのような前まえ脚あしは獲え物ものを捕とらえるのに適てきしている。

  The praying mantis's sickle-shaped forelegs are suited for catching prey.