The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Speaking \Speak"ing\, a.
   1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a
      speaking animal; a speaking tube.
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   2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a
      speaking likeness.
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   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.
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