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Pronunciation : Speak"ing
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Speak"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The act of uttering words.

2. Public declamation; oratory.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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