speak|ing — «SPEE kihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a) the act of a person who speaks; talking: »Within an hour from the time of my speaking (Scott). b) speech; talk; discourse: »So sweet his speaking sounded (William Morris). 2. the making of speeches:… … Useful english dictionary
un|speak|ing — «uhn SPEE kihng», adjective. not speaking; lacking power of speech … Useful english dictionary
Speaking — Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking acquaintance}, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Speaking trumpet — Speaking Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Speaking tube — Speaking Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speaking — speak·ing adj: addressing matters not set forth in the pleadings a speaking demurrer a speaking motion Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. speaking … Law dictionary
Speaking — Speak ing, n. 1. The act of uttering words. [1913 Webster] 2. Public declamation; oratory. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speaking — speak•ing [[t]ˈspi kɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks 2) lit. speakings, literary works composed for recitation 3) able to speak 4) used in, suited to, or involving speaking or talking 5) giving information as… … From formal English to slang
speaking-voice — speakˈing voice noun The kind of voice normally used in speaking • • • Main Entry: ↑speak … Useful english dictionary
speaking — speak|ing [ spikıŋ ] suffix used with the names of languages to make adjectives meaning speaking a particular language: Canada s French speaking citizens a. used for describing what language is spoken in a particular region: The villages just… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
speaking — speak·ing … English syllables