handshaking

American  

[hand-shey-king] / ˈhændˌʃeɪ kɪŋ /

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.

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handshaking British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of handshaking

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

Example Sentences

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Wednesday there will be no handshaking and "there will be no hugs during the ceremony."

From Fox News

She is hit by the cold, brutal newness of the world of illness, where handshaking is now forbidden, masks and gloves required of everyone who comes near.

From New York Times

If we keep them up, the changes that coronavirus has wrought — like the decline of handshaking — may have payoffs in reducing risks of other diseases in the future.

From Seattle Times

“In Europe, you would very much avoid handshaking, even though it is the home of the handshake — I’m surprised it is not an issue here,” he said.

From New York Times

Mr. Kellogg said he had “never heard” the president say that about Covid and handshaking.

From New York Times