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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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
Bron and Mav, however, got some light dance moves off and did their unique handshake in their subsequent appearances.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
The president welcomed Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain outside the White House, and photos from their handshake show what appears to be makeup on the back of his right hand.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 17 July 2025
Good photos are your property's first handshake with potential renters.
—David Crown, Forbes.com, 17 July 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 4 Aug. 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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