Speaking
Speaking , adjective
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.
Collocations (4)
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 , noun
1.
The act of uttering words.
2.
Public declamation; oratory.