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['spiːkɪŋ]English-speaking — [ person] di lingua inglese, anglofono; [ area] anglofono
* * *1) (involving speech: a speaking part in a play.) parlante2) (used in speech: a pleasant speaking voice.) (che parla)* * *speaking /ˈspi:kɪŋ/A n. [u]1 il parlare; parola; discorso2 eloquenza; arte oratoriaB a.parlante ( anche fig.); che parla: She's got speaking eyes, ha occhi che parlano; a speaking portrait, un ritratto parlante● (telef.) the speaking clock, (il servizio dell') ora esatta (in GB) □ speaking trumpet, cornetto acustico □ (spec. naut.) speaking tube, portavoce; megafono □ to have a speaking acquaintance with sb., conoscere q. tanto da parlargli (non soltanto di vista) □ not to be on speaking terms with sb., conoscere q. solo di vista; ( anche) non essere più in buoni rapporti con q., non rivolgergli la parola: They are no longer on speaking terms, non si parlano più □ within speaking range, a portata di voce.* * *['spiːkɪŋ]English-speaking — [ person] di lingua inglese, anglofono; [ area] anglofono
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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 tube — n. a tube or pipe made to carry the voice, as from one part of a building or ship to another … English World dictionary
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speaking tube — a tube for conveying the voice over a somewhat limited distance, as from one part of a building or ship to another. [1825 35] * * * … Universalium
speaking tube — n. pipe or tube for carrying the voice over a short distance (from one room to another for example) … English contemporary dictionary
speaking tube — /ˈspikɪŋ tjub/ (say speeking tyoohb) noun a tube for conveying the voice to a distance, as from one part of a building to another …
speaking tube — noun Date: 1822 a pipe through which conversation may be conducted (as between different parts of a building) … New Collegiate Dictionary
speaking tube — noun a pipe for conveying a person s voice from one room or building to another … English new terms dictionary
speaking tube — noun (C) a pipe through which people in different rooms can talk to each other … Longman dictionary of contemporary English