handshake
noun
hand·shake
ˈhan(d)-ˌshāk 
: a clasping usually of right hands by two people (as in greeting or farewell)
Examples of handshake in a Sentence
She greeted him with a handshake.
He has a firm handshake.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Their interaction amounted to a quick handshake and a photo.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025
With the ring finally cleared, Punk offered Cena a handshake, Cena accepted and then went for a low blow.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
This structure, called a trans-synaptic bridge, can be compared to a strong handshake between two neurons.
—Siddhesh Sabnis, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for handshake
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“Handshake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handshake. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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handshake
noun
hand·shake
-ˌshāk
: a clasping of hands by two people especially in greeting or farewell
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