1. a type of summer squash with a curved, narrow neck and yellow skin

Examples

• She planted crookneck squash in her vegetable garden.
• The farmer’s market had fresh crookneck and zucchini for sale.
• Crookneck squash is best harvested when young and tender.
• The recipe called for two medium crookneck squashes, sliced thin.
• Yellow crookneck is a popular variety of summer squash.
• He sautéed the crookneck with onions and herbs.