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handshake

American  
[hand-sheyk] / ˈhændˌʃeɪk /

noun

  1. 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.

  2. 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 British  
/ ˈhændˌʃeɪk /

noun

  1. the act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, as when being introduced or agreeing on a deal

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handshake Idioms  

  1. see golden handshake.

Etymology

Origin of handshake

First recorded in 1870–75; hand + shake

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