a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell.
Also handshaking.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.
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.
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A handshake between McGuinness and the Queen wll be a hugely significant gesture.
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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
What Is Body Language?From public speaking to a first date, our movements and facial expressions communicate a lot for us. Body language is a key factor in political debates.