handshake
IPA: hˈændʃeɪk
noun
- The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
- (computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.
verb
- (intransitive) To perform a handshake; to shake hands.
- (computing, intransitive) To perform a handshake with another device.
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Examples of "handshake" in Sentences
- A handshake is much simpler than the loans I deal with every day.
- They've yet to learn that the handshake is stronger than the fist.
- Sad that people don't know that the handshake is stronger than the fist.
- Make sure your handshake is conveying the message you want it to convey.
- Renee writes: well i feel a firm handshake is necessary when you meet an elder or someone of a professional buessiness.
- By analogy, a handshake is a warm way to greet a client in business, but rather cold among family members where a hug is more appropriate.
- My adventure to the White House ended with a handshake from the president and the words: "Thank you for everything you are doing -- you are truly an inspiration."
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