Complete Definition of "handshake"

English
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Etymology
From hand + shake.

Pronunciation
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Noun
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  1. The grasping of hands by two people when greeting or leave-taking
  2. computing An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization

Related terms
to shake hands

Translations
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French: poignée de main f, foi
Japanese: �� (���� akushu)
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Portuguese: aperto de mão m
Telugu: �ర�ాలన� (karachaalanam)

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