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handshake
[hand-sheyk]
noun
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.
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.
handshake
/ ˈæԻˌʃɪ /
noun
the act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, as when being introduced or agreeing on a deal
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of handshake1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
He said he didn't have time to do the traditional handshake of the graduating seniors because he's dealing with important national security issues in Russia and China.
Alternating between angry and exhausted, she bristles at acclimating to the domesticity that her prickly neighbor wives treat like a club handshake.
Noah extended his hand for a goodbye handshake, clueless to the heights and depths of our relationship.
There were no handshakes, and half the Ukrainian delegation wore camouflage military fatigues – a reminder that their nation is under attack.
"So why is Starmer now flying out for a handshake in Tirana to claim credit? If the scheme is already working, what exactly is this trip for?" he added.
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