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speaking tube

/ˈspiːkɪŋ tjuːb/

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/ˈspiːkɪŋ tjuːb/C1formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruИсторическое устройство, состоящее из трубки или канала, используемое для передачи звука между комнатами или палубами на кораблях, позволяющее людям разговаривать друг с другом, не находясь в одном помещении. В настоящее время в значительной степени заменено электронными системами связи.

A historical device consisting of a tube or pipe used to transmit sound between rooms or decks on ships, allowing people to speak to each other without being in the same space. Now largely replaced by electronic communication systems.

  1. Voice communication deviceC1formal

    A tube or pipe used to transmit sound from one location to another, typically found in older buildings or ships.

    ruПереговорная труба

    • The captain used the speaking tube to give orders to the engine room.
    • In old houses, a speaking tube connected the kitchen to the dining room.
    • The speaking tube allowed communication between the bridge and the crew.