Associations to the word «Handshake»

Wiktionary

HANDSHAKE, noun. The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
HANDSHAKE, noun. (computing) An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.

Dictionary definition

HANDSHAKE, noun. Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract).

Wise words

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