Speaking1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Speak.
2. (a.) Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.
3. (a.) Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness.
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