handclasp

noun

hand·​clasp ˈhan(d)-ˌklasp How to pronounce handclasp (audio)

Examples of handclasp in a Sentence

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Biden gave Netanyahu a long, warm handclasp, and both men gave the impression of being happy to see each other. Peter Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handclasp was in 1582

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“Handclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handclasp. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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