Category:Speaking

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.

Speaking Speak"ing, n.

1. The act of uttering words.

2. Public declamation; oratory.