siamese connection meaning

UK US /ˌsaɪəˈmiz kəˈnɛkʃən/ 6 syllables

siamese connection (noun): an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building.

Definition of siamese connection

  1. an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building

    Synonyms: siamese

    Type of: intake

How to pronounce siamese connection

siamese connection is pronounced /ˌsaɪəˈmiz kəˈnɛkʃən/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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