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.
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Origin of handshake
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handshaking
/ (ˈhændˌʃeɪkɪŋ) /
noun
computing communication between a computer system and an external device, by which each tells the other that data is ready to be transferred, and that the receiver is ready to accept it
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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handshake
1801, from hand (n.) + shake (n.). Hand-shaking is attested from 1805.
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handshake
see golden handshake.
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