squawk box

/ˌskwɔk ˈbɑks/
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Definitions of squawk box
  1. noun
    the loudspeaker on an intercom or public address system
    synonyms: intercom speaker, squawker
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    type of:
    loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, speaker, speaker system, speaker unit
    electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance
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