handshaking

[ hand-shey-king ]

noun

1. the act or practice of shaking hands:

   Handshaking was discouraged during the pandemic to avoid transmission of the virus.

   The traveler was sent off with many handshakings and words of advice.

2. handshake ( def 2 ).

handshaking

/ ˈhændˌʃeɪkɪŋ /

noun

1. computing communication between a computer system and an external device, by which each tells the other that data is ready to be transferred, and that the receiver is ready to accept it

Word History and Origins

Origin of handshaking¹

First recorded in 1970–75; handshake ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Even her critics acknowledge that she is a master of retail politics - the door-knocking and handshaking that delivered her to the statehouse in 2005.

From BBC

He will show up for the handshaking and the state dinners and the events.

From New York Times

The governor and his team have had internal conversations acknowledging the need for him to engage in the basics of political courtship: small talk, handshaking, eye contact.

From New York Times

I try not to do handshaking and I still try to wash my hands frequently, which are always good health practices.

From Washington Post

Ukrainian soldiers believe the Russians look for Ukrainian cellphones “handshaking” with individual cellphone towers.

From New York Times