Speak"ing , n.
1. The act
of uttering words.
2.
Public declamation; oratory.
Speak"ing , a.
1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.
2. Seeming to be capable
of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness.
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.
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