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Siamese

Sy-uh-MEEZ

/ˌsaɪʌˈmiːz/

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siamese

Dictionary meaning

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 connection

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