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speaking

19 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. speaking (adjective)
  2. speak (verb)
  3. speaking arc (noun)
  4. speaking choir (noun)
  5. speaking part (noun)
  6. speaking pipe (noun)
  7. speaking rod (noun)
  8. speaking stop (noun)
  9. speaking terms (noun plural)
  10. speaking trumpet (noun)
  11. speaking tube (noun)
  12. choral speaking (noun)
  13. choric speaking (noun)
  14. public speaking (noun)
  15. stump speaking (noun)
  16. verse-speaking choir (noun)
  17. speak down (verb)
  18. speak out (verb)
  19. speak up (verb)

speaking

adj

Definition of SPEAKING

1
a : that speaks : capable of speech b : having a population that speaks a specified language —usually used in combination <English-speaking countries> c : that involves talking or giving speeches <a speaking role> <a speaking tour>
2
: highly significant or expressive : eloquent
3
: resembling a living being or a real object

First Known Use of SPEAKING

13th century

Rhymes with SPEAKING

phreaking, sneaking, streaking

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