handshake
Americannoun
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a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, such as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell.
It was a verbal contract, sealed with a firm handshake.
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Computers. Also handshaking. an exchange of predetermined signals between networked or linked devices that is made when a connection is initially established or at intervals during data transmission in order to assure proper synchronization (also used attributively).
A successful handshake is required between the server and client before the application will launch.
Two handshake signals are exchanged between the computer and the printer—one from each device.
noun
Etymology
Origin of handshake
Example Sentences
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Fury said with a grin, and the pair closed it out with a handshake.
From BBC
The talks were indirect, with the Omanis acting as mediator, although Tehran did later confirm that there was a handshake.
From Barron's
A judicious set of throws limited the Chinese to one in the eighth but GB closed down the ninth end, taking one to force a round of handshakes with an end to spare.
From BBC
He offers Leo his hand and they do some complicated handshake.
From Literature
He bids me good night with a firm, official handshake.
From Literature
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