handshake

[ hand-sheyk ]

/ ˈhændˌʃeɪk /

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noun

a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell.

Also hand·shak·ing. Computers. an exchange of predetermined signals between a computer and a peripheral device or another computer, made when a connection is initially established or at intervals during data transmission, in order to assure proper synchronization.

Nearby words

handsel, handset, handsew, handsewn, handsfree, handshake, handshaker, handshaking, handshape, handsome, handsome is as handsome does

Origin of handshake

First recorded in 1870–75; hand + shake

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Examples from the Web for handshake

She signed the papers and strode out of the office without a “handshake or a glance” despite making millions on the deal.
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Partnerships with restaurants are based on “handshake agreements” he said.
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He met with every single kid in that headquarters, gave them a hug and a handshake and a thanks.
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The first handshake took place behind closed doors at Belfast's Lyric Theatre and was not recorded.
Handshake of History|Tom Sykes|June 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST

A handshake between McGuinness and the Queen wll be a hugely significant gesture.
Queen and Irish Nationalist WILL Shake Hands|Tom Sykes|June 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The handshake that followed was one in which all their friendship seemed to dissolve and change its character, hardening into ice.
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He walked down among the men, nodding to the busy ones, and stopping for a handshake or a joke with others.
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The handshake of the English lady, for instance, has long shocked, and still shocks our purists.
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Marjorie reflected with a twinge of remorse as she returned the handshake that she had come very near to failing him.
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Each of these repeated the formula, accompanied by the quick bow and handshake.
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British Dictionary definitions for handshake

handshake

/ (ˈhændˌʃeɪk) /

noun

the act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, as when being introduced or agreeing on a deal

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Idioms and Phrases with handshake

handshake

see golden handshake.