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handshake

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hand·shake  (hndshk)
n.
1. The grasping of hands by two people, as in greeting or leave-taking.
2. Computer Science An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.

handshake [ˈhændˌʃeɪk]
n
the act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, as when being introduced or agreeing on a deal
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.handshakehandshake - grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
contract - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
acknowledgement, acknowledgment - a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"
Translations
handshake [ˈhændʃeɪk] Napretón m de manos (Comput) → coloquio m; (as data signal) → "acuse de recibo"
she had a firm or strong handshakeestrechaba la mano con fuerza
she had a weak handshakeestrechaba la mano muy débilmente
handshake [ˈhændʃeɪk] n
(between people)poignée f de main
(COMPUTING)établissement m de liaison, établissement m de connexion
hands-off [ˌhændzˈɒf] adj [policy] → de non-intervention
handshake
n
(Comput) → Handshake m, → Quittungsaustausch m
handshake [ˈhændˌʃeɪk] nstretta di mano
handshake [ˈhændˌʃeɪk] nstretta di mano


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A few tried to rise to the emergency, and got out an awkward "My lord," or "Your lordship," or something of that sort, but the great majority were overwhelmed by the unaccustomed word and its dim and awful associations with gilded courts and stately ceremony and anointed kingship, so they only fumbled through the handshake and passed on, speechless.
He was usually cold and distant with men, but with all women he had a silent, grave familiarity, a special handshake, accompanied by a significant, deliberate look.
She greeted Dorothy with a kiss, the Shaggy Man with a smile, the little old Wizard with a friendly handshake and then she pressed the Scarecrow's stuffed arm and cried merrily:
 
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