handshake

IPA: hˈændʃeɪk

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.

Examples of "handshake" in Sentences

But the student refused the handshake.
There was no handshake at the end of the third game.
The handshake is used as a token of friendship and identity.
The peak season for the export oriented units was at handshake.
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.
Brothers learn the handshake and its meaning at the Cross Ceremony.
By 1932, the salute was adopted as the substitute for the handshake.
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.
The Brothers in the Fraternity hold the handshake and its meaning secret.
In the latter case, it may be used in conjunction with the left handshake.
There was a certain shyness in his smile and the handshake was not perfunctory.
The handshake communication of CCS is changed to broadcast communication in CBS.
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."