handshake
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
noun
Etymology
Origin of handshake
Example Sentences
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Elliot’s face twitched, but he nodded and turned to me, his hand extended for the customary handshake exchanged between cadets.
From Literature
It was enough for the head coach, who refused to wait for the final whistle and left Wolves boss Rob Edwards wondering where the post-match handshake was.
From BBC
"Brook played proper cricketing shots and he desreved a handshake, so I went to him and shook his hand in appreciation," said Afridi.
From Barron's
Fury said with a grin, and the pair closed it out with a handshake.
From BBC
The talks were indirect, with the Omanis acting as mediator, although Tehran did later confirm that there was a handshake.
From Barron's
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