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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Even a hug or a handshake between different genders can lead to widespread criticism.
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Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Foster lingers to greet every one, the smiles genuine, the handshakes firm.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Here are some strategic stress points that could decide which coach is on the elated end of the postgame handshake on Tuesday night.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Prince William also greeted the children outside with a handshake and chatted with the choir members.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
After the game, Clark and Reese shared a classy moment on the handshake line: there was no taunting, no histrionics, just two stars and competitors acknowledging each other’s greatness.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Ten people, with nine handshakes each, produce 9 × 10 = 90 total handshakes.
—Patrick Honner, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
The hour is packed with standout moments: Brennan turning Hodgins' handshake into a hug, Hodgins and Angela finally getting together, Booth running down that hill and pulling Brennan out of the dirt.
—Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
By the end of their sweet interaction, after a handshake and several hugs, Peso promised Contreras full access to his future shows.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Foster lingers to greet every one, the smiles genuine, the handshakes firm.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Here are some strategic stress points that could decide which coach is on the elated end of the postgame handshake on Tuesday night.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Prince William also greeted the children outside with a handshake and chatted with the choir members.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
After the game, Clark and Reese shared a classy moment on the handshake line: there was no taunting, no histrionics, just two stars and competitors acknowledging each other’s greatness.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Ten people, with nine handshakes each, produce 9 × 10 = 90 total handshakes.
—Patrick Honner, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
The hour is packed with standout moments: Brennan turning Hodgins' handshake into a hug, Hodgins and Angela finally getting together, Booth running down that hill and pulling Brennan out of the dirt.
—Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
By the end of their sweet interaction, after a handshake and several hugs, Peso promised Contreras full access to his future shows.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
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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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