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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a tube for conveying the sound of a voice from one room to another;


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. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

speaking tube n 1: a tube for conveying the sound of a voice from one room to another