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—speechreader, n.to comprehend by speechreading. Cf. lipread.[SPEECH + READ1]
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speechread — speechreader, n. /speech reed /, v.t., v.i., speechread / red /, speechreading. to comprehend by speechreading. Cf. lipread. [SPEECH + READ1] … Useful english dictionary
Lip reading — Lip reading, also known as lipreading, speech reading, or speechreading, is a technique of understanding speech by visually interpreting the movements of the lips, face and tongue with information provided by the context, language, and any… … Wikipedia
Manually Coded English — (MCE) is a general term used to describe a variety of visual communication methods expressed through the hands which attempt to represent the English language. Unlike deaf sign languages which have evolved naturally in deaf communities, the… … Wikipedia
lipread — lipreader, n. /lip reed /, v., lipread / red /, lipreading. v.t. 1. to understand spoken words by interpreting the movements of a speaker s lips without hearing the sounds made. v.i. 2. to use lipreading. Cf. speechread. [1890 95; LIP + READ1] *… … Universalium
lipread — verb interpret by lipreading; of deaf people • Syn: ↑lip read, ↑speech read • Derivationally related forms: ↑lipreading • Hypernyms: ↑read • Verb Frames … Useful english dictionary
