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speaking tube
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speaking tube
n.
A tube used to convey the voice over a short distance, as from one part of a ship to another.

speaking tube
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) a tube or pipe for conveying a person's voice from one room, area, or building to another
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Noun1.speaking tube - a tube for conveying the sound of a voice from one room to anotherspeaking tube - a tube for conveying the sound of a voice from one room to another
tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases


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The exhibition, which runs until February 17, features a number of speaking tubes and periscopes, or participatory scopes.
 
 
 
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