01 a. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.
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1.
Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.
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2.
Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness.
Phrases & compounds
A speaking acquaintance —
a slight acquaintance with a person, or one which merely permits the exchange of salutations and remarks on indifferent subjects.
Speaking trumpet —
an instrument somewhat resembling a trumpet, by which the sound of the human voice may be so intensified as to be conveyed to a great distance.
Speaking tube —
a tube for conveying speech, especially from one room to another at a distance.
To be on speaking terms —
to be slightly acquainted.