Speak"er*ship, n. The office of speaker; as, the speakership of the
House of Representatives.
Speak"ing, a. 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.
Speak"ing, n. 1. The act of uttering words.