siamese
- noun
- /ˈsaɪəˌmiz/
- Specialized
:
conector siamés
- Maintenance crews inspected the siamese to ensure it was free from blockage.
Examples
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The firefighter connected the hose to the siamese at the street.
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The firefighters connected the hoses to the siamese at the front of the building.
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In an emergency, quick access to the siamese can make a crucial difference.
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We need a siamese for the new fire sprinkler system.
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The fire department installed a siamese connection to provide water to the sprinkler system.
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To ensure adequate water flow, the engineer recommended using a siamese fitting for the fire hoses.
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During the fire drill, we checked the siamese connector to make sure it was working properly.
Synonyms
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3.7
A part that joins two cables so they can carry power or signals
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5.3
A device that connects two machine parts so they move together
A fitting on a building where firefighters attach hoses to pump water into the fire sprinkler or standpipe
A small part that joins pipes together so water or gas can flow
Compounds
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1.0
A slim short-haired cat with blue eyes and a pale body with darker ears, face, paws, and tail tip
A Siamese cat with a pale bluish cream body and darker grey ears, face, paws and tail
- Specialized
A fitting on a building where firefighters attach hoses to pump water into the fire sprinkler or standpipe
How Many
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
siamese = siamese (opaque) = Siam + ese
The noun is a specialized technical conversion from the adjective, and the firefighting connector meaning is not predictable for most learners.
Etymology
Siamese for a fire connector comes from Siam, the old name for Thailand, and from the famous Siamese twins who were 'joined together'. A siamese connector joins two or more hoses into one inlet, so the name helps you remember it is like two things 'joined together'.