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siamese connection

siamese connection

8.1
A fitting on a building where firefighters attach hoses to pump water into the fire sprinkler or standpipe
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪəˌmiz kəˈnɛkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : conexión siamés
  • During inspections, firefighters test each siamese connection to ensure proper operation in an emergency.

Examples

  • The fire crew quickly attached the hoses to the siamese connection at the front of the building.

  • Maintenance workers checked that the siamese connection was free of debris and easy to access.

  • The fire department connected their hoses to the siamese connection.

  • A properly maintained siamese connection is crucial for fire safety.

  • During inspections, firefighters test each siamese connection to ensure it works properly when needed.

  • The fire crew quickly attached their hoses to the siamese connection to access the building's water supply.

  • A properly maintained siamese connection is vital for effective fire safety management in tall buildings.

Synonyms

coupling
vssiamese connection
  • Specialized
25 5.3

A device that connects two machine parts so they move together

is a purpose-built external connector for supplying water to a building's fire system
siamese
vssiamese connection
  • Specialized
9.5

A connector with two or more openings for fire hoses that supplies water to a building's fire system

is the external building fitting used by fire engines to supply water
pipefitting
vssiamese connection
  • Specialized
6.7

A small part that joins pipes together so water or gas can flow

is an outside inlet designed specifically to let fire crews pump water

Surface Forms

siamese connection singular
siamese connections plural

Morphology

siamese + connexion

The phrase is compositionally predictable: 'siamese' (a multi-inlet fitting) combined with 'connection' (a connector) yields a multi-inlet connector for hoses or sprinkler systems. Although specialized firefighting jargon, the overall meaning follows directly from the constituent senses, so a learner who knows both words can infer the MWE.

Etymology

Siamese connection gets its name from a simple picture: like Siamese twins joined together, two or more pipes are fastened into one connection. That's why a Siamese connection is the outside fitting where firefighters attach two or more hoses to send water into a building's sprinklers or standpipe.